Staying Upright and Safe No one likes to think about falling but it can happen to anyone. Maybe you fell on snow or ice, or perhaps you got your foot caught when stepping on the rug in your bathroom. Regardless of the reason, falls can be dangerous. The potential for injury is a real worry, … Continued
Downsizing Doesn’t Have to Be Difficult Downsizing your home can be overwhelming. Taking the stress of moving and compounding it with the challenge of going through years’ worth of “stuff” makes some people give up even before they get started. Our tips to help make downsizing easier will help you breeze through moving! Ask yourself … Continued
Staying Safe This Winter During the winter months, ice, snow, and cold temperatures can make life difficult for everyone. Slippery sidewalks and cold weather can cause a wide range of injuries and illnesses, especially for older adults. The following winter safety tips for seniors can help prevent common cold weather dangers to older adults. Winter … Continued
How to Stay Warm as a Senior: Watching Out for Hypothermia For all of us that live here in Ohio, during the winter months, the cold weather is something to which we may not necessarily enjoy but are accustomed. It’s important to bundle up and stay warm. Especially when it comes to older adults, body … Continued
Protecting Yourself from Scams Understand How to Identify and Protect Yourself from Scams Whether you’re shopping online to buy a car, or something much less expensive like clothing, it’s important to guard against online shopping scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission, online shopping scams are one of the most common scams reported by consumers. … Continued
Staying Safe This Summer Summer is definitely here for us here in Ohio, and with heat indexes having hit over 100 degrees, staying safe has never been more important for senior adults. Because of chronic health conditions, aging-related physical changes, and the effects of medications, older adults are at higher risk of developing heat-related illnesses. … Continued
Lunch and Learn at Springfield Masonic Community Your heart health is absolutely essential to your overall health. Embracing a lifestyle can prevent heart disease and greatly reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. More than 60 people learned about heart health while enjoying a great lunch during the Lunch and Learn at Springfield Masonic … Continued
Leaving a Legacy: The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation By Steve Petitjean I was thinking about The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation and how to leave a legacy. Just the other day, my wife and I were discussing our future. We wanted to help those we love and hold dear to our hearts. Our daughters mean the … Continued
Tips for Getting Your Home Ready to Sell Getting your home ready to put on the market can be stressful! Follow our top tips for getting your home ready to sell. Deep Clean & De-clutter Buyers are looking for a clean and organized home they can see themselves moving into. Start by deep cleaning your … Continued