Living Healthy

Wash your feet daily and dry completely; moisturize but not between toes Change socks at least once daily Do not go barefoot Check for cuts, sores, swelling, dryness or infected toenails; apply treatment Wear well-fitting footwear and replace if footwear is worn out Measure feet periodically as size and width can change over time Only use licensed, clean nail salons with sterilized instruments Cut toenails straight across and not too short Prevent bunions and hammertoes

Keep moving. Stay active. Contact your area agency on aging to find a program you like—take a friend Get regular eye and hearing checkups Wear proper non-slip footwear; avoid heels Light up your living space including outside paths Install night lights, glow in the dark/illuminated switches Organize living space so furniture is not in your way Keep electrical cords out of your path Minimize climbing and bending Remove tripping hazards such as loose rugs Review

It is important for seniors to know that car thefts and carjackings are at an all-time high.  This increase in car thefts and carjackings has prompted fear and calls for action in many cities. Seniors are a prime target for these offenses. Carjackings and motor vehicle thefts are up compared with before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. It’s hard to determine the increase in these crimes. Some experts suggest that the economic turmoil during the

Spring is now over, but you’re still stopped up, sniffly, and sneezing. WELCOME to summer allergy season. It keeps going long after April showers and May flowers are gone. Allergy season can mean different things to different people. Generally, it depends on when the type of pollen you’re allergic to is released into the air. Different plants release their pollens at different times throughout the year. If you are allergic to just one allergen, you

Everyone needs to know what to do when a power outage disrupts basic services such as communications, water, natural gas and trash pickup. There are a dozen things you need to do to prepare. Lighting. Consider a flashlight for each bedroom, each bathroom, kitchen, garage, each vehicle and near your electrical panel. Candles or oil hurricane lamps can be considered. A solar powered camping light or a crank camp light or flashlight are excellent options.