Elder Safety

As reported by the news earlier, an initiative from the students attending the Lincoln-Way North High School will keep senior citizens safer when driving their vehicles. The students along with the school’s automotive program started a free winter car check-up event for senior citizens. The various area police departments are also involved in this program…. read more

According to recent news outlets, there are many telltale signs of elder abuse that can be identified in a timely manner so tragedies can be avoided. Life Long Justice, a non-profit group entirely dedicated to safeguarding the elderly, has disclosed the list of things to be looked for next time you visit a nursing home… read more

According to news sources, Medicare and Medicaid have denied to commit to payments to a Duluth nursing home because of alleged failure to rectify deficiencies apprehended in a recent survey conducted by the Minnesota Department of Health. Reports show that the letter from the Department of Health to the facility states that the Health Center… read more

According to a news source, a bill proposed by the Michigan Senator that creates a “Silver Alert” for senior citizens is part of the package that has recently passed today. The “Silver Alert” follows the system already put to good use with the Amber Alert but addressing the safeguarding of Michigan’s elder residents. The bill… read more

It has been reported by the news that the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in the State of Michigan has issued two citations to nursing homes that have violated regulations. Reports indicate that two elderly women under the care of these facilities presented serious signs of neglect. According to the article, some other neglected… read more

The Food and Drug Administration is warning the public to enjoy black licorice candy in moderation this Halloween, as the treat has been shown to cause irregular heart rhythm, according to recent news sources. According to the FDA, eating more than two ounces of black licorice for two weeks can send those who are over… read more

Health officials are saying that the Listeria outbreak that has killed 16 people and sickened 72 may continue to cause illness, according to recent news sources. The bacteria, which has caused the deadliest food-borne illness outbreak in this country in over a decade, has an incubation period that can last up to four weeks, and… read more

Elder abuse comes in many forms, including financial exploitation, which costs elderly adults billions of dollars annually, report news sources. A recent survey found that financial exploitation costs elderly Americans $3 billion annually; victims of financial abuse are nearly twice as likely to be women than men; the majority of victims are octogenarians, living alone,… read more