LIFESAVING SAFETY TIPS FOR SENIORS

By Pam Stone , BSW, Certified Case Manager (CCM) | February 27, 2024 | Comments Off on LIFESAVING SAFETY TIPS FOR SENIORS
LIFESAVING SAFETY TIPS FOR SENIORS

Planning is important at all ages to prevent life altering incidents. As we age, this planning becomes even more important as our abilities to react both physically and mentally lessen. The following are some basic safety suggestions. Fall Prevention – Over 7,000 seniors die as a result of falls each year. Follow directions on all…

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Nine (9) Tips to Keep Seniors and Caregivers Safe this Summer from the New Variant of COVID-19

By Gretchen Curry, MSPH | June 6, 2022 | Comments Off on Nine (9) Tips to Keep Seniors and Caregivers Safe this Summer from the New Variant of COVID-19

Well, it finally happened!  I tested positive for Covid-19 four weeks ago! I got my fourth shot about four weeks before I tested positive.  I would not have known that I had COVID had I not been required to take a test for travel purposes. I had very, very light hay fever symptoms.  A little…

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Ten (10) Tips to Keep Seniors and Caregivers Safe as the Omicron Variant Wanes in St. Louis, MO

By Gretchen Curry, MSPH | February 17, 2022 | Comments Off on Ten (10) Tips to Keep Seniors and Caregivers Safe as the Omicron Variant Wanes in St. Louis, MO

The St. Louis region and Missouri experienced a major battle against the Omicron variant during the recent months of December and January. The virus was definitely winning in many of those weeks and days. We experienced a significant increase in persons testing positive, in hospitalizations and in deaths from the virus. Hospitals were full, waits…

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