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The latest tips, tricks, and news related to medical alert systems, aging in place, and technology for seniors.
How to Keep Seniors Safe Online
| June 21, 2020
Getting online is an excellent way for seniors to remain active, social, and learning. However, everyone should take precautions when they use the internet, regardless of age.
Read MoreEasy Home Renovation Projects for Seniors
| June 19, 2020
With warm weather ahead and winter in the distant future, seniors are looking for easy ways to improve their homes. Feeling comfortable inside the house is the easiest way to improve happiness and overall wellbeing. Plus, investing in a project is a great way to stay physically and mentally active.
Read MoreHow to Make Your Home Accessible – 5 Easy Projects
| June 18, 2020
Transitioning into a life of limited mobility is never easy. From ramps and stair lifts to medical alert systems, there are strategies for making homes more comfortable for their elderly residents.
Read MoreHow to Garden with Limited Mobility
| June 16, 2020
Gardening is a popular hobby among seniors, and with good reason. It’s healthy, physically stimulating, and outdoors – all factors that can lead to a more fulfilling life as an elderly person.
Read MoreSummer Activities that are Safe and Fun for Seniors
| June 14, 2020
The weather is getting nicer, which means you might be itching to spend more time outside. The summer months are an excellent opportunity for older folks to spend time connecting with friends and family while outdoors.
Read MoreBest Side Job Ideas for Seniors
| June 13, 2020
Getting a side job can be a great experience for seniors. But once you decide to pick up a part-time job, which options should you prioritize?
Read MoreAvoiding Dehydration: Tips to Help Seniors Drink More Water
| June 11, 2020
With summer on the horizon, seniors might be looking for ways to remain healthy during the seasonal change. Summer brings with it a wealth of opportunity: more occasions to socialize, nicer weather, and more reasons to get outside.
Read MoreThe Statistics on Senior Isolation – and Tips for Beating Loneliness
| June 09, 2020
The facts around senior isolation have increasingly appeared in mainstream media. In the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the elderly are experiencing loneliness at an increased rate, especially amid social distancing and isolating.
Read MoreWhy You Should Tell Your Doctor About Your Falls
| June 08, 2020
It happens to everyone: You’re running an errand, walking into the kitchen, or out for a leisurely stroll, when suddenly, you’re on the ground, your medical alert system at the ready. It happens so quickly that you might not even know its cause.
Read MoreHow to Fall to Minimize Injury
| June 02, 2020
Falling poses the highest risk of non-illness-related injury to seniors, both inside and outside of the house. While there are certain strategies elderly folks can employ to prevent falls, they are not completely avoidable.
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