December 2009

In-Home Care: A Solution for Baby Boomers Now and in the Future Part II

Welcome to part 2 of our 2 part series on home care solutions for baby boomers! Studies show that baby boomers will start reaching retirement age in 2011. And, according to Health, United States, 2005, a report issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, baby boomers will age more slowly due to healthful [...]

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In-Home Care: A Solution for Baby Boomers Now and in the Future

Welcome to part 1 of our 2 part series on home care solutions for baby boomers! Believe it or not, baby boomers will start reaching retirement age in 2011. With 78 million of them in total, they’ll make a significant impact in their senior years, as they have at every phase of their lives. How [...]

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FIVE TIPS TO KEEP AGING RELATIVES MERRY DURING THE HOLIDAYS

For many families, the holiday season marks one of the only times of year that all members can gather together to celebrate and enjoy each other’s company. The portrait before and after this joyous time, however, is often far less picturesque for seniors living alone or far away from relatives. As the aging population continues [...]

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Senior Safety During The Winter And Holidays in Florida

Although Central Florida doesn’t typically experience a “true” winter, we often get cold spells and freezes that give us an opportunity to use our winter supplies and clothes. Since today is the first day of winter we thought we would take an opportunity to share with you some precautions you or your loved ones should [...]

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Holiday Gift Time and Seniors: Last minute gift ideas for your older loved ones

If you’re like many of us sometimes you’re not sure what to get a loved one in celebrating the holiday season. Finding the perfect gift can be especially difficult for your older gift recipients who seem to have most things you might think of getting them. But there are plenty of holiday gifts that take [...]

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Preventing falls related to prescription medication – Part II

Welcome back to part II on the extra precautions that may be necessary reduce the risk of falling. The second five medications that may require extra precautions include: 5. Antihypertensive drugs—used to treat high blood pressure. These medications may cause dizziness, fatigue, decreased mental alertness, and sleepiness. If the medication contains a diuretic [...]

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Preventing falls related to prescription medication – Part I

Normal changes of aging, such as poor eyesight or poor hearing, can increase the risk of a senior falling. Even if they appear strong and well, illnesses and physical conditions can affect their strength and balance. Falling can be a threat to the senior’s ability to live on their own. Falling is a common health [...]

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Scams against Seniors are on the Rise in Central Florida – Part V: Taking Action

In our five part series on scams targeting seniors, we are going to tell you the types of scams to look out for and how to protect yourself against them. In this final entry for this series we give you the resources you need to report potential fraud. So what do you do if you [...]

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Scams against Seniors are on the Rise in Central Florida – Part IV: Scam #3

In our four part series on scams targeting seniors, we are going to tell you the types of scams to look out for and how to protect yourself against them. In this entry we have identified the third type of common senior scam. SCAM 3 – DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES Seniors are frequent victims of door-to-door scams [...]

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