Keeping Guard: Protecting Seniors From Abuse, Fraud, and Scams
June 14, 2023
Today, June 15th, marks the recognition of something that happens all too frequently: It’s the day designated as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder abuse, whether in the form of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse or in the form of neglect or financial exploitation, is an all too common occurrence,…
Hard Of Hearing: How’s It Going With Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids?
June 7, 2023
With so many hearing aid options and devices now available, it’s hard to imagine that anyone who has hearing difficulties has not yet found help. However, that would assume that you know you have hearing problems, have the money to purchase hearing aids, and/or are desirous to do something about…
Make Yourself At Home: More & More, Hospital Care Will Be Delivered At Home
May 3, 2023
We’ve previously posted about the risks confronting older adults when they are hospitalized– whether due to infections, disrupted sleep, delirium, or even falls due to sedentary behavior while hospitalized. Moreover, during the pandemic, doctors, patients, and healthcare systems all struggled to lessen the number of patients heading to hospitals, as…
Trelawear, A New Medical Alert Pendant Designed With Style In Mind
April 19, 2023
Breaking News About Trelawear!! Trelawear pendants can now be paired with all Android Smartphones, in addition to all models of iPhone smartphones! Read all About Trelawear in this interview with Trelawear Founder Mara Perlmutter Chances are if you (or a loved one) are an older adult (especially one…
Ideally Placed: The Societal Impact Of Aging In Place
March 22, 2023
As we previously posted about the idea of “aging in place,” a majority of older adults seem ready and willing to live out their days in the communities in which they have lived rather than move out of the area or enter a long-term care community. Real estate data seems…
Scams Abound: Have You Been The Subject Of A Swindle?
February 8, 2023
No one wants to think of themselves as vulnerable to being scammed or swindled, but the reality is, if you’re an older adult, you likely have a target on your back. We’ve already published many posts on scams and frauds perpetrated against those aged 60 and beyond, but despite the…