Moore County Department of Aging

Posted by Sandhills Seniors on January 20, 2010

The Moore County Department of Aging was created in 1984 to provide services that ­promote the well-being of older adults. The agency serves those 60 years of age and over. There are no income requirements. Among the services offered are transportation for medical and general (shopping, ­nutrition, human service needs) and in-home aide ­services, featuring three levels of home ­management and personal care. Caregiver support also is provided. Other... [Read More...]

Tips to Help Seniors Reduce Home Fire Danger and Live More Independently at Home

Posted by Sandhills Seniors on January 13, 2010

BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ — According to the U.S. Fire Administration, people over the age of 65 have a home fire death rate nearly twice the national average. For those over 75, that risk nearly triples. These statistics are alarming, especially when researchers estimate that by the year 2030, there will be more than 70 million senior Americans. In Canada, the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall reports that seniors over the age... [Read More...]