Articles On:Senior Safety

August 5, 2025

Emergency Preparedness Planning for Seniors

Older adults are more vulnerable to harm from natural disasters, so emergency preparedness planning for ...

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A weak senior man struggling to stand up from his bed. Is he ready for a disaster or does he need emergency preparedness planning for seniors? Image by Katarzyna Bialasiewicz
July 25, 2025

Fire Safety at Senior Living Communities

Fire safety at senior living communities is a concern for everyone, and especially for residents ...

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Firefighters battle a blaze, noting the issue of fire safety at senior living communities. Image by Ewegryn
March 25, 2025

A Five-Step Emergency Plan for Seniors

Successfully reacting to a crisis requires being able to call for assistance or flee to ...

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A senior man struggles after falling on the floor, in need of an emergency plan for help. Image by Katarina Bialasiewicz.
March 26, 2024

Apple Watch for Seniors

The smartwatch tops the wearable technology market, with the Apple Watch being the most popular. ...

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seniors at an Apple Store checking out Apple Watches. By Ifeelstock. While many of Apple Watch features can be useful for people of all ages, Apple Watch for seniors provides extra safety and peace of mind.
March 20, 2024

Elder Abuse by Family Members

When we hear about elder abuse – a defenseless older person physically or emotionally mistreated ...

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A bruised hand of an older person. By Phongsaya Limpakhom. Article on elder abuse by family members
November 20, 2023

Aging in Place is Unwise, Friends Declare

A couple believes that aging in place is unwise for their friend, and they want ...

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Happy senior couple at home wondering if aging in place is unwise
January 3, 2023

Blackout: Seizure or Something Else?

Question: My husband blacked out at home and has no memory of the blackout or ...

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December 15, 2022

Spasticity After a Stroke

Spasticity is a debilitating yet treatable common condition after a stroke. If you or a ...

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June 24, 2022

Signs of Elder Abuse

Know the signs of elder abuse so you can protect your loved one from physical ...

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know the elder abuse Ian Allenden Dreamstime - young caregiver being aggressive toward older woman in wheelchair. Know signs of elder abuse to protect loved ones from physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation, and how to report it.
April 22, 2022

10 Top Car Safety Features for Seniors

Seniors Guide looks at what older drivers value most in a car and at some ...

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woman driving a car. Photo by Alberto Jorrin Rodriguez Dreamstime. Seniors Guide looks at what older drivers value most in a car and at useful car safety features for seniors in today’s automobiles.