Category Archives: Safety Issues for the Elderly
Identity Thieves Target Texas Seniors on Medicare
There’s a new scam involving identity theft by people who are preying on seniors on Medicare. The Dallas Morning News recently posted a short warning about this. If you’re on Medicare, or care for someone who is, please read this. … Continue reading
Study Suggests Hospitals Issue Too Much Acetaminophen
Reuters reports that a study of two Boston hospitals found that one in 15 patients treated with acetaminophen got more than the FDA maximum daily dose, and that this happened to many of those patients on multiple occasions. Those patients most … Continue reading
Common Forms of Abuse in Nursing Homes
This guest post is courtesy of the New Jersey law firm Levinson Axelrod. Nursing home residents deserve to be treated with care and respect by the individuals entrusted with their care. Many residents are unable to physically care for themselves … Continue reading
Senior Driving Statistics
This guest post is from Jason Walker. A huge fan of the hybrid, Jason would like to see cars become fully electric and possibly running on fuel alternatives, like hydrogen and solar energy. He owns two cars: one hybrid and one that … Continue reading
Preventing Falls is Important to Senior Health
This guest post is courtesy of VisitingAngels. When you think of your aging loved ones, what do you worry about most? Is it a heart attack or stroke cutting short their life, or perhaps cancer? While these illnesses are very … Continue reading
After Dozens of Deaths, Inquiry Into Bed Rails
Do you have an elderly or disabled loved one who uses bed rails to keep him or her either from getting out of bed unassisted or from falling out of bed? If so, you need to read a recent article … Continue reading
Quitting Driving: Families Are Important, But Doctors Have a Role
Taking the keys away from an elderly family member can be a difficult decision — especially if the older person doesn’t agree that continuing to drive will be risky. The Associated Press ran a good article on this subject recently. … Continue reading
Common Medical Conditions That Can Affect Seniors’ Driving
This gust post is from Nancy Riley. Nancy has been an auto insurance representative for the past 15 years and an employee for the DMV for the past five years. She can’t fix your car, but she can offer tips on … Continue reading
Identity Crisis: How Social Security Numbers Became Our Insecure National ID
I’ve written before about safeguarding your Social Security number in order to prevent identity theft, and specifically about the foolishness of the federal government requiring that a senior’s Social Security number be printed on the Medicare card. That card must … Continue reading
Inconsistent Laws Across U.S. Govern Older Drivers
The population of the United States is aging, and that means more senior drivers. While some states require no extra testing of seniors, others do take precautions. The result is a mix of laws across the country. The issue of aging … Continue reading