For the elderly, preparing for bad weather is critically important. Even though you’d probably prefer to just smile and enjoy the spring weather, I urge you to also spend a bit of time thinking ahead and preparing for hot summer days ahead. They’ll be here before we know it! Hot weather was something I always discussed with my geriatric patients and their families. It’s also important for friends and family to pay close attention to the health and well-being of their elderly

Mom and Dad are aging. What makes them different than their parents is that many more of them are planning on staying home. Indeed, more aging Americans are choosing to stay home rather than pack up to move to an assisted living facility. For some of their children, this may be cause for alarm. Will they be ok at home? Will they be safe? With the increasing trend of the elderly choosing to stay home, there is a burgeoning industry exploring ways to make senior safety more wid