Archive for March 2019

For older adults with limited mobility, getting in and out of a vehicle can be challenging and even painful. Unfortunately, limited mobility, hearing and vision loss are just a few of the obstacles facing many senior drivers and passengers. That’s why the engineers at Ford are using technology to better understand their customer’s experiences. Ford’s…

Last Updated: August 28, 2018 Labor Day is the final hurrah of summer before the fall season takes over and temperatures decrease. This national holiday has become more about fashion faux pas (“no white after Labor Day”) and shopping sales than the actual movement that inspired the holiday. So, this year, rather than getting caught up…

Source: National Library of Medicine What are opioids? Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and tramadol. The illegal drug heroin is also an opioid. A health care provider may give you a prescription opioid to reduce pain after you have had…

Source: National Library of Medicine What are opioids? Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and tramadol. The illegal drug heroin is also an opioid. A health care provider may give you a prescription opioid to reduce pain after you have had…

Source: National Library of Medicine Many women need to take medicines while they are pregnant. But not all medicines are safe during pregnancy. Many medicines carry risks for you, your baby, or both. Opioids, especially when misused, can cause problems for you and your baby while you are pregnant. What are opioids? Opioids, sometimes called…

Source: National Library of Medicine What is pain? Pain is a signal in your nervous system that something may be wrong. It is an unpleasant feeling, such as a prick, tingle, sting, burn, or ache. Pain may be sharp or dull. It may come and go, or it may be constant. You may feel pain…

Having a drivers license, owning a car – it all brings a sense of freedom that never changes. That’s why so many seniors are hesitant to stop driving, even after it becomes unsafe. Learn more about the age-related changes that can make driving dangerous and use our older driver safety resources and tips to ensure…