Safety

Thousands of people in Ohio are full-time or nearly full-time caregivers for a loved one or friend. At some point the question has to be asked: When is it time to consider assisted living? ...

I'd forgotten how treacherous snowy, icy roads can be until I faced my first whiteout of the season just before Christmas. Then it all came back to me and two thoughts popped into my head: "This is dumb" and "I should have stayed home." If this week's snowy and cold weather finds you with winter-weather amnesia, it's not a bad idea to review a few safety tips for driving this time of year. ...

From emergency road kits to radio road trips back in time, to a major stair climber and great new books, there's much ado about Worth Noting. ...

If you pay attention, you can get an idea of how older adults are doing when you have a conversation with them. The holidays are the perfect time to access if they need extra help. ...

Know the signs of elder abuse. This abuse can take many forms: physical, emotional, sexual and financial exploitation, as well as neglect. In the United States, an estimated 1 in 10 adults over the age of 60 experience some form of abuse each year. ...

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month, a designation that holds a special meaning for older adults like me who end up on the ground when they didn't intend to land there. ...

With so many people (luckily) living longer, many of us have older parents in our lives. Ideally, they can make good decisions and care for themselves up until the day they die. But what happens when an aging parent loses their ability to think clearly or make informed decisions about their life? ...

June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) are encouraging Ohioans to help their older family members, friends, neighbors, and colleagues by learning the signs of elder abuse and how to report it. ...