Exposure to cold weather poses health risks to everyone, but did you know that risk increases even more for older adults? That’s because as you age you lose body heat more quickly than you do when you’re young, and before you know it, you can have a case of...
COVID-19 has certainly taken its toll on our lives in 2020. In addition to the health crisis it has caused, we’ve also had to endure social distancing, business shutdowns, food shortages, and financial impacts. And as if all the stresses from COVID-19 weren’t enough,...
All too often, the problem of elder abuse goes unrecognized and most of these egregious crimes go unreported. Sadly, they are often committed by family members. Often, relatives pilfer elders’ financial assets by gaining power of attorney or guardianship. “A guardian...
At Sanatoga Ridge Community (SRC) we are all family. The staff is working hard to help keep our residents safe, healthy, happy and entertained. The library and game rooms are open to residents to grab a book or movie from the library, or a game or puzzle from the game...
Many people have been the target of a scam at one point or another, but, the senior citizen community is especially vulnerable. While a loss of finances is hard for anyone, the senior citizen community faces a particularly difficult challenge in that the loss may...
The ice, snow and cold temperatures of winter can make life challenging for anyone. Cold weather and slippery sidewalks can cause a wide range of injuries and illnesses, especially for seniors. The healing process takes longer as we get older. Severe winter injuries...
