The following safe driving tips are from AARP. They apply to everyone, from the newest drivers to older adults who may notice driving becoming more difficult over time.

September is Fall Prevention Month. According to the National Institute on Aging, the risk of falling increases with age and more than one in four people age 65 years or older fall each year. The following are steps seniors and their families can follow to reduce the risk of falls in the home.

Experiencing winter in Vermont is a beautiful yet cold endeavor. All of us feel a chill during the winter, but as we age, changes in our bodies can cause us to lose heat faster and make it harder to be aware of getting cold. When a chill inevitably sets in, it can quickly become a dangerous problem, such as hypothermia. Here are some tips from At Home Senior Care for keeping warm and safe this winter:

Mobility aids are important tools for seniors who need them because they allow for safe independence when they have trouble with mobility and stability.

This year, Halloween will create a lot more toil and trouble in our lives to keep it healthy and safe for all, but it is possible to pull off a boo-tiful Halloween during this pandemic.

A fall is often the top reason independent seniors lose their mobility and begin to fade from good health. Perils in a home add up over time and increase the risk of accidents, but while a fall is unpredictable, regular home safety checks help lower the odds and keep seniors safe.