Arthritis Awareness Month: How Can You Make a Difference?
May is Arthritis Awareness Month and according to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis is the world’s most prevalent disease. For most of us, that fact is shocking. Arthritis Awareness Month is our chance to spread …
Senior Home Safety: How to Stay Safe in Your Home
The National Safety Council stated that in 2017, 47.2 million people sought medical attention due to a preventable injury, making preventable injuries the third leading cause of death behind heart disease, cancer …
Your Guide to Bathroom Safety Improvements for Every Budget
When it comes to accidents in the home, your bathroom is statistically the most dangerous place in your house. With 70 percent of home injuries taking place in the bathroom, it’s important to invest in the right …
5 Important Tips for Getting In and Out of the Bathtub Safely
When you combine slippery tile or laminate flooring with running water, soap, confined spaces, and lots of dangerous corners, it should come as no surprise that nearly a quarter of a million Americans over the age …
Water-Safe gadgets you can use in your Walk-In Tub
Bath lovers will be happy to know there are several gadgets safe for bathtub use. And you can really amp up tub time and create a relaxing atmosphere by pairing a gadget or two with the features of your walk-in tub. …
How to Talk to Your Parents About Aging Safely in Their Homes
It’s important to keep the lines of communication open between you and your parents as you both get older. It’s not that they don’t realize they’re aging, but they may not be comfortable reaching out for …