Many people do not know that there is a fairly high rate of suicide in the senior community in Alameda County. The senior community only accounts for 10% or the population but people 65 and older account for 14% of all suicides. Luckily in Alameda county there are services offered to seniors who are
Read moreFrom flu.gov
For older adults, the seasonal flu can be very serious, even deadly. Each year in the U.S., deaths from flu-related causes range from 3,300 to 48,600 (average of 23,600), and more than 200,000 are hospitalized from serious flu complications. Ninety percent of flu-related deaths and more than half of flu-related hospitalizations occur in
Read moreFinancial abuse of seniors is on the rise.
According to the California Attorney General’s Office, the financial abuse of seniors is a rapidly growing problem. Seniors are often targets for corrupt telemarketers, lottery scammers, con artists and, worse yet, unscrupulous friends, family or caregivers.
Several common forms of abuse are listed below, along with ways to
Being safe and comfortable in their own home is important to every senior. One way to help ensure the senior in your life remains safe is to evaluate every room for possible risks. Several common risks in the bedroom are outlined below and the suggestions listed may help prevent falls, and ensure a longer, more
Read moreThis rainy season is tough for everyone, especially for seniors. It is not just cold weather and wind that everyone has to deal with but also cold water pouring down from dark clouds up above. Do you know that getting even just a small part of your body wet could lead to (25 times faster
Read moreBeing safe and comfortable in their own home is important to every senior. One way to help ensure the senior in your life remains safe is to evaluate every room for possible risks. Several common risks in the bathroom are outlined below and the suggestions listed may help prevent falls, and ensure a longer, more
Read moreRecent studies show that seniors take between one and seven prescribed and over-the-counter medicines daily— this is why it is no surprise that an estimated 58% older adults experience medication errors. It is alarming that up to 23% of admission in a nursing home is due to an elderly person’s inability to self-manage his prescription
Read moreBeing safe and comfortable in their own home is important to every senior. One way to help ensure the senior in your life remains safe is to evaluate every room possible for risks. Several common risks found in the kitchen are outlined below and the suggestions listed may help prevent falls, and ensure a longer,
Read moreDashing through the snow…
Dashing through the snow doesn’t always seem like the safest route one can take while traveling during the holidays. While this time of year can be a great time to visit with friends and family from both near and far, traveling is not always easy for seniors. Below are a
Read moreThe Alameda Fire Department, working with the Housing Authority, Mastick Senior Center, Boy Scouts, Kiwanis Club, and Alameda Hospital has developed a new program that combines support for seniors and people with disabilities. The Housing Safety and Accessibility Program blends the City’s existing Accessibility Modification Program with key elements of the former Senior Safety Program. This new
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