by Irish Referral Agency | Dec 10, 2021 | News
Labeling of personal care products can be dramatically misleading and can often contribute to adding unnecessary cost (and risk) in product selection. There is sometimes a great deal of confusion about antibacterial – particularly when it comes to the best type of...
by Irish Referral Agency | Nov 30, 2021 | News
Keeping warm in cold weather is vital for seniors to preserve their health and well-being during the winter months. The winter brings with it more than just cold weather; the season presents unique risks for seniors. Preparing for the cold months is important. Use...
by Irish Referral Agency | Nov 20, 2021 | News
When it comes to matters of older adults’ legal matters, not just any attorney will suffice. It is best to retain the services of an attorney who specializes in issues relating to older adults. “Elder Law Attorneys” specifically assist older adults and individuals...
by Irish Referral Agency | Nov 10, 2021 | News
As people age, their ability to recover and the body’s ability to heal is slower that it was in earlier years. As a consequence, the flu season represents a more serious issue for the older population. Age plays a big part in determining who gets sick and how ill...
by Irish Referral Agency | Oct 30, 2021 | News
There may come a day when it is impossible for you to speak for yourself. Careful planning while you are at full capacity is the best way for your wishes to be carried out when you are not able to convey your feelings and desires. For example, a Do-Not-Resuscitate...
by Irish Referral Agency | Oct 20, 2021 | News
Something that may be obvious but is not often considered sufficiently is the importance of sleep. Of course, sleep is essential for everyone. It allows the body and the mind to recharge at the end of every day. Insufficient sleep results in the body and brain not...
by Irish Referral Agency | Oct 10, 2021 | News
Whom can you trust when you cannot make decisions for yourself? Adult children, trusted friends or a legal professional could work, but the selection process must be done carefully. While not frequent, criminal cases based on misuse of a power of attorney do occur....
by Irish Referral Agency | Sep 30, 2021 | News
Personal Emergency Response Systems allow for much more independence for seniors. Technology has come a long way toward providing systems that allow seniors to age in place securely. Perhaps there is no one in the English-speaking world that does not immediately...
by Irish Referral Agency | Sep 20, 2021 | News
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss among people 50 and older and impacts 16 million Americans – more than glaucoma and cataracts combined. AMD is a progressive eye condition caused by degeneration of the part of the...
by Irish Referral Agency | Sep 10, 2021 | News
When a loved one dies, we look for ways to honor them. So too, we want to give those left behind ways to say goodbye. Customarily, society has turned to funeral services that are based on religious or cultural traditions to commemorate one’s passing. But, times...