Tag: division of aging and adult services
Taking the pedal off the metal: When should older adults stop...
By Cedar Dvorin
You may have gotten your driver’s license the day you turned 16. By the time you retire, you could have driven daily...
Seniors: Avoid tech support scams
By Sang Pak
Recently, the Alexandria Police Department has seen an increase in criminal complaints from senior residents who have fallen victim to a tech...
Seniors: Caregivers conference goes virtual this year
By Debbie Ludington
Are you caring for a family member or loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another medical problem? Is it a struggle...
Seniors: Deciding on the best Medicare plan for you
By Nelva Hernandez
Becoming Medicare eligible is a major milestone. Many people will move from employer-based insurance to Medicare, which will likely be their health...
Seniors: Tips on staying cool during the summer heat
By Diana Reynoso
Excessive heat has caused more deaths than all other weather events, including floods. A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive...
Seniors: Make your end-of-life wishes known
By Jennifer Sarisky
When you’re ill and unable to speak for yourself, where would you like to be and with whom? What kind of care...
Seniors: Getting emergency help at home
By Pamela Austin
Most people want to live independently in their home as long as possible. But as people age, they may experience limited mobility...
Seniors: Navigating Medicare changes
By Nelva Hernandez
The Medicare federal health insurance program serves 60 million people who are 65 or older, some younger people with disabilities and people...
