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Taking Care As We Age – Preventing Senior Falls

Guest post by Jane Garbutt. According to The National Institute for Aging, one in three people over 65 falls every year. Aging causes changes in balance, mobility, and sensory awareness that often leads to trips or falls. These incidents can be dangerous for older adults living alone. Many seniors depend on emergency services for help during...

5 Ways To Keep Seniors Warm At Home This Winter
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5 Ways To Keep Seniors Warm At Home This Winter

Guest post by Jane Garbutt. If this winter is anything like the cold wave North America experienced last winter, then the need to keep seniors’ homes warm and safe this season is critical. In some parts of the country, temperatures were up to 20 degrees colder than average for the time of year. Technology is increasingly being...