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      Alexa, Turn On My Bed Light
      By Jeff Salter On October 20, 2020

      Alexa, Turn On My Bed Light

      Last month I shared some thoughts on the challenges of bringing technology to seniors and the technical difficulty connecting it...


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      Tags: Senior Safety, Senior Living

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      When Is the Right Time for Mom and Dad to Downsize Their Home?

      Downsizing is a personal decision for any senior. Most find that during retirement, it is easier and more enjoyable to live in a...


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      Tags: Senior Safety, Senior Living

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      Tips for Seniors to Handle Severe Weather

      Whether it's a blizzard, a hurricane, a wildfire or a rash of tornadoes, severe weather seems more common each year. It’s...


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      Tags: Senior Safety, Natural Disasters, Emergency

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      Common Winter Hazards for Seniors

      Winter is the most wonderful time of the year. Unfortunately, that means that our seniors are at a higher risk of injury or...


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      Tags: Senior Safety

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      5 Home Hacks to Support Independent Living

      Your home is an extension of your identity. And as you age, your identity changes many times. What you once called home in your...


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      Tags: Senior Safety

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      Senior Safety: Learning to Fall
      By Alyssa Ball On September 18, 2018

      Senior Safety: Learning to Fall

      Falls are the leading cause of death from injury in seniors. And once a senior falls, it's more likely that they will fall again....


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      Tags: Senior Safety, Fall Prevention

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      Weathering the Storm: Keeping Seniors Safe during Storm Season

      The safety of our beloved seniors is of utmost importance to us. Now that storm season has officially arrived, making sure our...


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      Tags: Senior Safety, Natural Disasters

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      Buying a New Car as a Senior

      For many, a car symbolizes freedom. A car is the ability to go anywhere you'd like at anytime you'd like. However, as a society...


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      Tags: Senior Safety

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      Tips for Winterizing a Senior's Home

      The wintertime is a challenging time of the year for all homeowners, especially seniors who could use the extra help preparing...


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      Tags: Senior Safety

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      Kitchen Safety for Seniors
      By Ruby Cemental On December 12, 2017

      Kitchen Safety for Seniors

      Cooking in the kitchen is not without peril, especially for older adults. It sometimes seems like there is a danger at every turn...


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      Tags: Senior Safety

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      Senior Safety while Shopping on Black Friday & Cyber Monday

      Black Friday and Cyber Monday, although not official holidays, have become a big part of the season. But what is happening on...


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      Tags: Senior Safety

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      Helping Seniors Endure Natural Disasters

      Natural disasters can happen; Hurricane Harvey was the category 4 storm with sustained 140+ mph winds that produced a devastating...


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      Tags: Senior Safety