Category: Senior Independent Living

Keeping Seniors Safe in the Bathroom

Bathrooms can be quite hazardous ─ especially for seniors. Bathrooms typically have slippery surfaces, and nothing dependable to grasp in order to prevent falls.

Senior Home Security Tips

Crime has inarguably evolved over the last few decades. Today’s wrongdoers have largely turned to hacking, scams, or fraud to get the money and/or personal information they want – often through digital means

How Eating Together is the Healthier Option

Some seniors may suffer from malnutrition simply because they don’t want to make a meal for just one person, or eat alone.

Communicating From a Distance: Seniors and Technology

More seniors today are digitally connected than ever before. This is so important as seniors suffer from social isolation and loneliness which can negatively impact their health and overall wellbeing

Seniors and Driving Safety

Driving is an extraordinarily important component of our independence, but as we get older, it can become more difficult because of physical or cognitive limitations.

Seniors and Falls: Statistics and Prevention

About one third of the senior population over the age of 65 falls each year, but since many incidents go unreported by seniors and unrecognized by family members or caregivers – this estimate is most likely quite low.

Kitchen Safety for Seniors

Kitchens are one of the most dangerous areas of a home for seniors.

Aging and Driving: Staying Safe and Keeping Independence

Driving gives us independence and control. Ensure your loved one’s safety behind the wheel by being attentive. For more information, contact Comfort Keepers today.

When Should You Take Away the Car Keys?

Seniors are usually reluctant to give up driving. Taking the car keys removes their own ability to drive \nto the store, church, senior center, or library ─ or to simply meet up with friends for coffee. The experience can be quite traumatic.\n

Senior Safety During the Winter