jporter+FollowER Doc’s Must-Know Tips for SeniorsDid you know most ER visits for older adults are totally preventable? An emergency doc just spilled the tea: falls, dehydration, and med mix-ups are the big culprits. Her advice? Keep an eye out for sudden confusion or weakness, make sure homes are fall-proof, and don’t skip those checkups. Prevention really does start at home—share this with anyone caring for an older loved one! #OlderAmericansMonth #SeniorSafety #CaregiverTips #HealthMatters #Health360Share
Chris Lyons+FollowFDA Says Hold Off on This Travel VaccineIf you’re over 60 and planning a trip, heads up: the FDA just warned seniors to skip the new chikungunya vaccine (Ixchiq) for now. After a couple of serious (even deadly) complications in older adults, they’re hitting pause until they know more. The vaccine’s supposed to protect against a nasty mosquito virus, but right now, the risks might outweigh the benefits for seniors. If you or your parents are traveling soon, double-check before getting this shot! #FDAWarning #TravelHealth #VaccineUpdate #SeniorSafety #Chikungunya #Health20Share
fowleralison+FollowAging in place tips I wish I knew soonerPlanning to age at home? Learn from others’ oversights! 🏠 → 1-level living (few/no steps!), grab bars in bathrooms, walk-in showers 🚿 → Widen doorways for wheelchairs, ditch trippy rugs 🚫 → Bidet toilet seats = game-changer for mobility issues! My fam’s falls led to nursing home stays—don’t wait till it’s urgent. 💬 What’s YOUR top aging-in-place hack? Share below! 👇 #AgingInPlace #SeniorSafety #HomeModifications #FallPrevention #ElderCare563Share
Christina Davis+Follow$5K Garage Door?! How to Dodge Repair RipoffsImagine calling for a quick garage door fix and getting slapped with a $5,000 bill—yikes! That’s what happened to a 79-year-old in Arizona, who got pressured into paying way more than the job was worth. The real kicker? Most repairs like this should only cost a few hundred bucks. Next time something breaks, always get a few quotes, check reviews, and bring a friend if you feel uneasy. Don’t let panic open your wallet! #MoneyHacks #ConsumerTips #HomeRepair #ScamAlert #SeniorSafety #Business92Share
cgonzalez+FollowMy mom almost lost $5K to phone scam😱Last week, my 72yo mom got a call “from me” — except it wasn’t me. Voice cloning tech made it sound exactly like me begging for bail money. 😰 Spot these red flags: ▪️ Urgent requests for cash via gift cards/wire transfers ▪️ Caller ID spoofing (looked like a local number) ▪️ Pressure to keep it secret We reported it to the FBI’s Elder Fraud Hotline. Talk to your family about scams NOW — these creeps prey on love and fear. #SeniorSafety #ScamAwareness #ProtectOurElders120Share
