February is National Senior Independence Month! Many older adults want to stay in their homes, also referred to as aging in place. Getting to appointments, staying safe, and avoiding getting too isolated can be challenging. If you or your loved one wants to age in place, we’re sharing resources to help you do so. Build […]
Staying Warm in the Car Seat
You’ve likely heard that children shouldn’t wear coats under their car seat harnesses. That’s because each car seat’s harness is fitted to your child’s size and weight. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that fluffy padding flattens from the force of a car crash, leaving extra space underneath the harness. A child can slip […]
Watch What You Heat: Cooking Safety
Cooking causes 47% of all home fires, according to the American Burn Association. Preventing burns is always easier than treating them, so we’re sharing cooking safety tips this National Burn Awareness Week. Keep reading to learn how to prevent cooking fires and what to do if your food catches on fire. Cooking Safety and Fire […]
The Hazards of Home Heating Equipment
Keeping your home comfortably warm during the winter months often requires the use of home heating equipment such as furnaces, fireplaces, or space heaters. Taking proper safety precautions while keeping your home warm this winter can help you and your family stay safe. Portable Heaters The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that portable […]
Reporting Elder Abuse in Indiana
Elder abuse is an intentional act or failure to act by a caregiver (or another individual in a relationship that involves an expectation of trust) that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult. Unfortunately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 10% of adults age 60 and […]
