by mg_user | Jun 24, 2015 | Senior Safety
With the advancement of technology comes a great abundance of information that is readily available at our fingertips. Simply Google any topic out there and you’re bound to find numerous, yet often conflicting, information and statistics about that one topic. Fall...
by mg_user | Mar 3, 2014 | Senior Safety
According to the CDC, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in the U.S., as 153 people die from traumatic brain injuries every day. Brain injuries can be traumatic regardless of your age, yet for those aged 65 and older, these injuries...
by mg_user | Feb 14, 2014 | Senior Safety
A kitchen is at the center of a homes’ activity – great for cooking, chatting, cleaning, and family meetings. Filled with the comfort of cooking food, familiar smells, and memories of happy family gatherings, kitchens are the heart of a home.However, for senior...
by mg_user | Oct 23, 2013 | Senior Safety
Stress can lead to significant health problems, regardless of your age. Stress has been linked to a variety of long-term health complications, including high blood pressure, increased risk of heart attack, migraines or recurring headaches, anxiety, depression, and...
by mg_user | Jul 31, 2013 | Senior Safety
The CDC has found that one out of three senior citizens will experience a fall at least once a year. Falls can be especially critical for seniors, causing fractures, concussions, and even death. 60% of all falls occur within the home. Taking safety precautions within...
by mg_user | Jul 29, 2013 | Senior Safety
This past April in a suburban community west of Chicago, Lt. Joseph Jung, full-time handyman and part-time Firefighter, saved an elderly woman’s life. The woman, who was one of Lt. Jung’s customers, had fallen down the stairs in her basement and had fractured her hip....
