For many seniors, being able to drive a car is not merely a convenient mode of transportation, it is also a hallmark of independence. That’s why it’s especially important for seniors to ensure their physical heath meets medical thresholds, their vehicles conform to safety standards, and they maintain their skills even as they continue to […]

Recently we wrote about some transportation news of interest to seniors, include a new feature of the Uber rideshare system that is aimed specifically at elderly and disabled passengers. These days, technology-based developments like this are almost routine.  While keeping abreast of them all is a challenge for anyone, there are some that stand out […]

As we reported in our blog post last year, there has been an upsurge in scam calls to seniors in Rhode Island.  Naturally, this can cause rightful concern in both seniors and their family members, and requires constant vigilance anytime the phone rings. But even leaving aside the work of fraudsters, unwanted calls from telemarketers […]

Many seniors will have heard of “Uber”, the ride-sharing system that invites riders to call up nearby transportation – provided by private drivers in their own cars – using an app on a smartphone.   For seniors who are unable to drive or who have mobility issues, it can be a safe, efficient, and lower-cost option […]

According to a new state-by-state “Scorecard” report from the AARP, Rhode Island is ranked 32nd nationwide for meeting the long-term care needs of its more vulnerable residents, including seniors. The report, titled “Picking Up the Pace of Change: A State Scorecard on Long-Term Services and Supports for Older Adults, People with Physical Disabilities, and Family […]

Seniors are all-too-often the target of attempts by unscrupulous con artists to defraud them. And it is not only wealthy seniors who are at risk: fraudsters can (and do) victimize anyone, of any income level and socio-economic class.   Because fraud can take many forms and involve what are often ingenious plots, it can be difficult […]

“Aging in place” is a focused decision to continue to live independently, safely and comfortably in your own home, while still surrounded by the healthcare, ability-related and social support you may require. Yet a recent article in the Washington Post reports that a mere 1 percent of homes are conducive to aging in place. Here […]

Throughout their lives, many people push themselves to do things that make them a little uncomfortable: they write wills, they buy burial plots, and they may even discuss their wishes for organ donation. Even though thinking about what will happen when they pass away is a step outside the emotional comfort zone for most people, […]

Winter may be (gradually) on its way out, but slips and falls are still a very real threat for anyone spending time outside. For seniors especially, the general risk of falls—indoors or out—is higher than the rest of the population. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that falls are the leading […]