by mg_user | Nov 21, 2018 | Senior Safety
There’s a certain truth to the lyrics from the Perry Como song “There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays,” which can be heard regularly this time of year. For many of us, being home during the holidays evokes thoughts of keeping warm by the fireplace and carrying...
by mg_user | Jul 11, 2018 | Senior Safety
With lush green grass, blue skies, sandy beaches and an abundance of sunshine—summer is officially in full swing! A lot of people enjoy the summertime, as it gives them a break from the colder months and more time spent outdoors with their loved ones. Summer also...
by mg_user | Jul 11, 2018 | Senior Safety
With lush green grass, blue skies, sandy beaches and an abundance of sunshine—summer is officially in full swing! A lot of people enjoy the summertime, as it gives them a break from the colder months and more time spent outdoors with their loved ones. Summer also...
by mg_user | Jul 2, 2018 | Senior Safety
Did you know that 1 in 4 older adults fall every year? Falling once doubles the risk of falling again. Getting help after an immobilizing fall improves the chance of survival by 80 percent and increases the likelihood of a return to independent living. If you fall,...
by mg_user | Jun 21, 2018 | Senior Safety
Summer is officially here—and so is National Safety Month. What better time to discuss how to avoid falls while you’re having fun in the sun? You wouldn’t want your summer activities to be limited because you’re recovering from a nasty fall. According to the National...
by mg_user | May 8, 2018 | Senior Safety
The topic of falls in elderly populations can be uncomfortable to talk about, as a fall can be a devastating experience. According to the CDC, over 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a broken hip or head injury....
