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Helping Seniors with Spring Maintenance: 5 Tips
Spring will be here before we know it. In fact, the first day of Spring is Tuesday, March 20. And in a few days, Daylight Savings Time begins, clocks change, and some of us gain a little extra light in the evenings. As the weather warms and things begin to...
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Travel Vaccines for Seniors: Stay Safe and Healthy While Traveling
Many seniors are fortunate enough to enjoy traveling the world during life’s later years. With a little planning and preparation – especially when it comes to travel vaccines – they can safely visit many different destinations, in or out of the country. Before jet-setting off to an exotic locale, it’s...
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Be aware of the risk factors that can cause seniors to fall One in four older Americans falls every year. Falls are the leading cause of injuries for seniors aged 65 and older, so preventing falls can be vital to their overall health. According to the Centers for Disease Control...
Tips for Traveling with Your Elderly Parents
Are you about to head out on a family adventure with your elderly parents? Read these four travel tips to ensure a safe, stress-free vacation. Research and plan: Planning, reserving and confirming must be accomplished in advance to make the most of the trip. Establish a trip itinerary that allows...
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Winter Safety Tips for Seniors
Depending on where you live, the weather outside can get pretty frightful during the winter months. Plunging temperatures, snow and ice can pose problems both indoors and out, and older adults are at a higher risk for injuries and other weather-related health issues. You can minimize cold-weather dangers simply by...
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