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Winter Safety Tips for Seniors

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Dee Jones

The winter months, while cozy, can be especially dangerous and isolating for seniors living at home alone or with a partner. Along with snow and ice, winter can usher in the increased risks for falls, hypothermia, and even depression for … Continue reading →

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Safe Transitions Back Home

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Dee Jones

When you are in the hospital, returning home is an exciting time. There’s just nothing quite like sleeping in your own bed, free of midnight vitals checks or loud sounds from the hallway. Seniors who have spent days in a … Continue reading →

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Senior Summer Safety: Heat and Hydration

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Dee Jones

August is here which means among the back-to-school television advertisements and final farmer market stands of the season, the thermometer continues to rise and the sun feels sweltering. The dog days of summer can be difficult on all of us, … Continue reading →

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