Winter can be hazardous for everyone, but seniors in particular need to be careful. Cold temperatures and slippery conditions can make winter a harrowing time. You and you’re loved ones need to be careful as the temperature drops! read more »
A hazard for seniors that is often over looked is night time driving. With the Baby Boomers aging, there will soon be more senior drivers on the road than ever before. The subject of vision while driving at night may soon become a real issue. read more »
As we make our way into August, the weather is showing us no mercy from the heat. The CDC recently reported that heat is the deadliest weather-related risk in the United States, over tornados and freezing temperatures. During the 1995 heat wave in Chicago, 750 people died of heat stroke. With high 90's being a mainstay, this can be a hard time for seniors. As we age our bodies start struggling to regulate our body temperature, making immense discomfort and even heat stroke a real risk. read more »
