Tag: BEK Medical

Signs You Should Stop Driving

Life as a senior citizen can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to making decisions about things that were once second nature. Many seniors find it difficult to give up their car keys, and it can often be hard to tell whether or not you should. According to Caring.com, your health should be the major…

Importance of Taking Medications as Directed

If you take a lot of medications, you might fall into the habit of taking them “as needed” or at your own discretion. Many people, especially seniors, take it upon themselves to decide when they need medications. However, it is vital that you take medications as directed. According to the FDA, about 125,000 deaths each…

NYU Students Pair With Senior Citizens

New York University (NYU) has been making attempts to bring students and senior citizens together in attempt to better both of their lives. Students at NYU, and many other colleges, struggle to pay for housing while in college. At NYU specifically, tuition and housing can reach over 60,000 dollars a year. With New York City…

Bedroom Safety For The Elderly

For many elderly people, accidents can and often do happen in the least likely of places. One room in particular for trips and falls is the bedroom. Trying to get in and out of bed, tripping on table legs or having the wrong assistive equipment to move about can likely occur in the bedroom. Utilizing…

Tips for Daily Living- Is it the Shoes?

Is it the shoes?  It seems that with the latest fashion trends as shoes become more fashionable, it is at the expense of a basic necessity…comfort.  So often we have ended our days with aching and tired legs, cramping feet, the works.  Although there are many underlying factors that can directly affect our legs, one…