Getting older brings many things. Wisdom, memories, and experience are good examples. Unfortunately, getting older also brings increased risk of accidents and injuries, even in the supposed safety of our homes. Falling is a common cause of injury among older Americans, resulting in over 8 million trips to the emergency room
Travel can fill the soul and widen your horizons, but it also has many challenges. Particularly for older people and those with mobility or health issues, navigating multi-city and round-the-world (RTW) travel can be tricky. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are four travel tips for staying comfortable –
We all know the motivational expression, “Never stop climbing”. Dierdre Wolownick took those words to heart – and literally to whole new heights. In 2017, Wolownick scaled the rock face to become the oldest woman to climb Yosemite’s El Capitan. Four years later, on her 70th birthday, she broke her
Only a few years ago, grab bars were only found in hospitals and nursing homes. Though they were highly functional, style was not a consideration at all. Truth be told, they all looked alike, and they were pretty unattractive. Times have changed. Today, you’ll find grab bars in fancy hotels
There are many atypical symptoms. Here are some and how to recognize them. Chest pain is the symptom most associated with cardiovascular issues. On the other hand, there are many other atypical symptoms that may indicate something is wrong with the heart. For instance, symptoms like lightheadedness, shortness of breath
20% of emergency room visits each year are made by people 65 and older. The reasons for these visits range from injury to heart disease. Can you recognize the symptoms if you or a loved one need an ambulance for potentially life-saving treatment? Do You Need An Emergency Room? Let’s
Did you know people over 55 are using air ambulances for emergencies more than ever? And not only that – emergency medical transport by air is becoming increasingly expensive! Here are two facts you should consider: From 2017 to 2020, the average estimated air ambulance costs rose a whopping 76.4%.
People who take an ambulance trip frequently ask the same question when they receive the bill. “Why was the cost of the ambulance so expensive?” It might seem a short ride to the hospital should cost about as much as an Uber ride. But ambulance rides and Uber rides are
There’s a good chance that at some point you or someone close to you will have a medical emergency. Times like these can be emotional and stressful, but it’s important you remain focused and calm. Knowing when you should call an ambulance can make all the difference. You should call
Cost of Emergency Medical Transport Forty years ago, most ambulances were free for patients. The service was provided by volunteers or town fire departments through taxpayer money. If you were having a medical emergency, you took comfort knowing that your transport was with an EMS team with the expertise and