Winter Weather and the Elderly
Winter Weather Home Safety for Older Adults
As the fall season sets in and temperatures begin to dip, now is the perfect time to start preparing for the challenges presented by winter weather. Winter Safety and Older Adults Cold weather presents significantly more danger to older adults due to natural changes in the body caused by the aging process. Older adults typically…
Read MoreShaking Off the “Winter Blues”
The winter months have long been associated with depression due to cold weather, holiday stress, and social isolation, however physicians have recently discovered that decreased sunlight exposure due to shorter days may play a significant role in mental health. This phenomenon, known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), colloquially known as “the winter blues” and classified…
Read MorePreparing Your Apartment for Winter Time in New York City
Winter weather is fast approaching New York City, and preparing for the cold season now is the best way to ensure a comfortable and safe time during the winter months, especially for older adults and those living alone. Winter Weather and the Elderly As our bodies age, we lose body heat faster, it takes longer…
Read MoreIs Your New York City Apartment Ready for Winter?
Winter weather is just around the corner in New York City, and that means now is the best time to ensure your home is prepared for what meteorologists predict to be another particularly cold season. Winter Weather and the Elderly Cold weather can be a hazard at any age, but the risk is particularly serious…
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