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Is It Time for Your Senior to Stop Driving?

Jan 6, 2023 | Safe Driving, Senior Safety

In 20 years, the number of drivers aged 65 or older increased by 68%. In 2020, almost 200,000 older drivers were involved in crashes that required a trip to the hospital. Changes in vision, mental function, and...

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips For Seniors

Fall Prevention

Dec 9, 2022 | Fall Prevention, Senior Safety

Holiday shopping is here. It can be a lot of fun for seniors to get out and shop. Some seniors really enjoy holiday shopping and seeing all the special holiday displays and lights. But, seniors should be especially...

Do You Know What to Do if Your Senior Falls?

Fall Prevention

Sep 9, 2022 | Fall Prevention, Senior Safety

Hearing that your elderly family member has experienced a fall is terrifying. Do you know what you need to do afterward to support her? This information can help you to make the right choices following a fall,...

6 Tips for Caring for Your Senior in Extreme Heat

Outdoor Safety

Aug 26, 2022 | Outdoor Safety, Senior Safety

Summer is wonderful, except when the heat gets to be unbearable. If that’s what your senior is experiencing, you might want to try some of these ideas for cooling her down a bit. Overheating is the earliest sign that...

Nighttime Fall Prevention for Senior Citizens

Fall Prevention

Jan 21, 2022 | Fall Prevention, Senior Safety

You may already know that senior citizens have a higher risk of falling than younger adults. However, did you know that many senior citizens have a higher risk of falling during the nighttime hours than during the...

Tips for Making an Emergency Checklist for Your Senior

Emergency Preparedness

Jan 14, 2022 | Emergency Preparedness, Senior Safety

As you are taking care of your elderly loved one, take some time to think about what they will do if there is an emergency and nobody is around. What would you do if you were with your elderly loved one and they had an...

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Is It Time for Your Senior to Stop Driving?

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips For Seniors

Do You Know What to Do if Your Senior Falls?

6 Tips for Caring for Your Senior in Extreme Heat

Nighttime Fall Prevention for Senior Citizens

Tips for Making an Emergency Checklist for Your Senior

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