Like many blizzards preparation is essential to the safety of the elderly & handicap who live alone,With limited mobility,instability that can lead to falls.Taking the time to check on our elderly neighbor,relatives & friends once a week by a simple phone call (or) visiting once a week could prevent such occurrences from happening.There should always be emergency numbers posted where it can be clearly seen & preferably next to phone.Elderly are also at a higher risk of hypothermia during the cold weather because of their body's inability to maintain internal heat that diminishes as they age.Some of the things to help with safety during these cold winter months:
![]() Glaucoma is a disease that causes damage to the optic nerve due to increased fluid pressure inside the eye,which usually results in blindness.With early treatment , you can protect your eyes from further damage.According to a recent study by researchers at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center,individuals with diabetes & hypertension may Increase the risk of developing open-angle glaucoma especially among the elderly community. The most important risk factors include:
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