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Personal Safety

  • Crime and Older People
    Lucy is worried. She’s lived in the same neighborhood for 50 years, but things seem to be changing. Last week, her friend Rose was walking to the store when a young man ran by and pulled her purse right off her shoulder. Two weeks ago, Joe, the man upstairs, put his grocery bags on the curb while waiting for the bus, and before he knew it, someone had picked up his bags and run off. Lucy feels sad to think she might have to move. She wonders, is anywhere safe for older people anymore?
  • Hypothermia: A Cold Weather Hazard
    Edgar is a retired mailman. Every winter there are a few snowstorms in Virginia where he lives. One day last year the temperature hovered around 10°F, and a snowstorm left 2 feet of snow on the ground, causing the power lines to snap. The temperature inside Edgar's apartment quickly dropped to 55°F. When his neighbor checked on him the next day, Edgar was confused, and his speech was slurred. He was taken to the emergency room where a doctor examined him. It turns out Edgar had hypothermia.
  • Stay Safe in Cold Weather!
    Learn Why You Need to Stay Warm When It's Cold Read about hypothermia, a dangerous drop in body temperature, and how it affects older people. This 15-page booklet offers many tips for staying safe in cold weather.  

Publications

Alzheimer's Disease

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