by Krista Scarlett | Jul 9, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Senior Safety
7 Summer Skin Safety Tips for Seniors Did you know ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and other sources like tanning beds are the #1 cause of skin cancer? Too much exposure to the summer’s hot rays can not only cause sunburn and wrinkles, but also more extreme issues...
by Krista Scarlett | May 7, 2020 | Assisted Living, Health & Wellness, Senior Safety
Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors As you age, falls are a real threat to both your health and independence. Every year, millions of seniors ages 65 and older fall. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 4 older people fall...
by Krista Scarlett | Apr 23, 2020 | Assisted Living, Health & Wellness, Senior Safety
The Power of Your Phone or Tablet for Seniors Your smartphone, tablet, or mobile device does more than provide hours of endless entertainment. It could also save your life! According to Pew Research Center, more than 50% of all seniors in the U.S. now own a...
by Krista Scarlett | Apr 16, 2020 | COVID-19, Health & Wellness, Senior Safety
How to Talk to Seniors About Social Distancing & COVID-19 The novel coronavirus can infect anyone, but studies show that older adults—ages 60 and older—are more likely to get seriously sick from it. Like many of us, seniors are also trying to navigate and...
by Krista Scarlett | Apr 9, 2020 | COVID-19, Health & Wellness, Senior Safety
Social Distancing & Coronavirus: How to Protect Seniors Through the end of April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have urged Americans, especially seniors, to stay home as often as possible and avoid groups of more than 5 people. Because the...
by Krista Scarlett | Mar 26, 2020 | COVID-19, Health & Wellness, Senior Safety
COVID-19 and Seniors—What You Need to Know As we continue to learn more about the spread of COVID-19 (the new coronavirus), it’s becoming clear that this devastating illness is hitting older adults and people with underlying health conditions the hardest. In fact,...
