Clarence (Sonny) Jones was known around southwest Detroit for helping others -- from youths without a dad to other senior citizens like himself.
A week ago today, the 86-year-old was getting the mail and checking on the home of an elderly friend who was hospitalized when he was apparently ambushed. He was killed for his wallet and the friend's van he was driving. His body was found Aug. 18.
http://www.freep.com/article/20090824/NEWS05/908240352/0/COL08/Elderly-loved-ones-can-become-victims?odyssey=nav%7Chead
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Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Elderly couple survives carbon monoxide poisoning
By Jena Johnson
Posted by Elizabeth Thomas
Video news story:
http://www.kltv.com/global/Category.asp?c=194395&autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=5509661
TYLER, TX (KLTV) – An East Texas woman is credited with saving her parent's lives after carbon monoxide seeped into their home for nearly a day.
The gas started filling the home on Gardner Drive in Palestine, after the couple returned home from a burger run and left the car running in the garage.
Doctors say Betty Fritz and her husband Bill are making a miraculous recovery.
For nearly 24 hours, carbon monoxide seeped into the couple's home.
"I was bewildered. I didn't know what happened, like a nightmare or a bad dream or something, but the Lord isn't finished with me yet. I have a lot of grandchildren and great children," said Betty.
On Wednesday, the couple's daughter, Carol Hutson, had plans to visit them; when no one came to the door, she let herself in, "He was sitting on the floor beside his bed. I said dad are you okay? And he just mumbled."
Hutson says she found her mother in the same condition.
"When I walked in, there was a very strong odor, and I couldn't place what it was," Hutson recalled.
Firefighters say the home was filled with 96% carbon monoxide. The couple was rushed to the hospital.
The couple's daughter says she won't leave their side until they make a full recovery. Betty says that's perfectly alright.
"We just went to bed like usual and we would have never woken up if she wouldn't have come over," expressed Betty.
Doctors say the couple could go home as soon as Saturday.
Copyright 2011 KLTV. All rights reserved.
http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13923400
Posted by Elizabeth Thomas
Video news story:
http://www.kltv.com/global/Category.asp?c=194395&autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=5509661
TYLER, TX (KLTV) – An East Texas woman is credited with saving her parent's lives after carbon monoxide seeped into their home for nearly a day.
The gas started filling the home on Gardner Drive in Palestine, after the couple returned home from a burger run and left the car running in the garage.
Doctors say Betty Fritz and her husband Bill are making a miraculous recovery.
For nearly 24 hours, carbon monoxide seeped into the couple's home.
"I was bewildered. I didn't know what happened, like a nightmare or a bad dream or something, but the Lord isn't finished with me yet. I have a lot of grandchildren and great children," said Betty.
On Wednesday, the couple's daughter, Carol Hutson, had plans to visit them; when no one came to the door, she let herself in, "He was sitting on the floor beside his bed. I said dad are you okay? And he just mumbled."
Hutson says she found her mother in the same condition.
"When I walked in, there was a very strong odor, and I couldn't place what it was," Hutson recalled.
Firefighters say the home was filled with 96% carbon monoxide. The couple was rushed to the hospital.
The couple's daughter says she won't leave their side until they make a full recovery. Betty says that's perfectly alright.
"We just went to bed like usual and we would have never woken up if she wouldn't have come over," expressed Betty.
Doctors say the couple could go home as soon as Saturday.
Copyright 2011 KLTV. All rights reserved.
http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13923400
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Seniors Account For 42% of Americans with Diabetes
Health & Medicine for Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens Lead the Way as Diabetes Spreads to 26 Million in New U.S. Estimate
Estimates in U.S. have risen since CDC estimated in 2008 that 23.6 million (7.8) had diabetes and 57 million adults had prediabetes
Jan. 27, 2011 - Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes but about 42 percent of them are senior citizens aged 65 or older, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Among all seniors living in the U.S., 10.9 million, or 26.9 percent had diabetes in 2010.
FOR THE REST:
http://www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Health/2011/20110127-SenCitLeadTheWay.htm
Senior Citizens Lead the Way as Diabetes Spreads to 26 Million in New U.S. Estimate
Estimates in U.S. have risen since CDC estimated in 2008 that 23.6 million (7.8) had diabetes and 57 million adults had prediabetes
Jan. 27, 2011 - Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes but about 42 percent of them are senior citizens aged 65 or older, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Among all seniors living in the U.S., 10.9 million, or 26.9 percent had diabetes in 2010.
FOR THE REST:
http://www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Health/2011/20110127-SenCitLeadTheWay.htm
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Jack LaLanne Tribute
In honor of the legendary Jack LaLanne here's a collection of some videos featuring Jack. You can also visit his website for more info: www.jacklalanne.com
A scene from a documentary, with a now bittersweet title, featuring Jack:
A nice career retrospective to commemorate his 95th birthday:
Jack extolls the virtues of brain fitness:
Here's his obituary from the Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/24/AR2011012406163.html?wprss=rss_metro/obituaries
A scene from a documentary, with a now bittersweet title, featuring Jack:
A nice career retrospective to commemorate his 95th birthday:
Jack extolls the virtues of brain fitness:
Here's his obituary from the Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/24/AR2011012406163.html?wprss=rss_metro/obituaries
Monday, January 24, 2011
Funny Elderly Song Parody Video
Something fun to start the week off! It's a great song parody set to the tune of "Side By Side."
Friday, January 21, 2011
Elderly Sterling Heights man scammed out of nearly $8,000
By Norb Franz
Macomb Daily Staff Writer
A Sterling Heights senior citizen was scammed out of nearly $8,000 after receiving a phone call from a man posing as his grandson and claiming he needed money for bail, police said Thursday.
The victim, who resides on Ortman Drive in the area of Mound Road and M-59, told police that the caller on Wednesday morning stated to him that he was jailed in New York and needed $4,000 to be released.
The elderly man – Sterling Heights police refused to divulge his exact age – reported that the caller “sounded a bit like his grandson, however the caller was upset and coughing,” police said.
The senior citizen wired $4,000 via Western Union to Spain, as he was directed by the caller to do, police said. Approximately one hour later, the elderly man received a phone call from a person who claimed to be his “grandson’s” lawyer and requested more money to cover the additional costs.
Duped again, the victim sent almost $4,000 via Western Union, again to Spain, police said.
FOR THE REST:
http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2011/01/20/news/doc4d388107a79f3390114518.txt
Macomb Daily Staff Writer
A Sterling Heights senior citizen was scammed out of nearly $8,000 after receiving a phone call from a man posing as his grandson and claiming he needed money for bail, police said Thursday.
The victim, who resides on Ortman Drive in the area of Mound Road and M-59, told police that the caller on Wednesday morning stated to him that he was jailed in New York and needed $4,000 to be released.
The elderly man – Sterling Heights police refused to divulge his exact age – reported that the caller “sounded a bit like his grandson, however the caller was upset and coughing,” police said.
The senior citizen wired $4,000 via Western Union to Spain, as he was directed by the caller to do, police said. Approximately one hour later, the elderly man received a phone call from a person who claimed to be his “grandson’s” lawyer and requested more money to cover the additional costs.
Duped again, the victim sent almost $4,000 via Western Union, again to Spain, police said.
FOR THE REST:
http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2011/01/20/news/doc4d388107a79f3390114518.txt
Thursday, January 20, 2011
How do your elders view new technology that monitors their home life?
by Carol Bradley Bursack, Editor-in-Chief
During my busiest elder care years, I convinced several of my elders to wear personal medial alarms. With personal medical alarms, the person wearing the alarm is in control. If there’s a fall or other emergency, the person pushes a button on the bracelet or necklace style alarm, and help is summoned. Once they agreed to wear the devices, my elders did feel more peace of mind.
FOR MORE:
http://blog.eldercarelink.com/2011/01/how-do-your-elders-view-new-technology-that-monitors-their-home-life/
During my busiest elder care years, I convinced several of my elders to wear personal medial alarms. With personal medical alarms, the person wearing the alarm is in control. If there’s a fall or other emergency, the person pushes a button on the bracelet or necklace style alarm, and help is summoned. Once they agreed to wear the devices, my elders did feel more peace of mind.
FOR MORE:
http://blog.eldercarelink.com/2011/01/how-do-your-elders-view-new-technology-that-monitors-their-home-life/
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Great Medical Alarm Testimonial From 93 Year Old
“This monitoring makes me feel safe at nearly 93 years old.” Leta W. Michigan
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Christopher Sollars - December CS Rep of the Month
We are pleased to announce Chris Sollars as our December Rep of the month. Chris has done a fantastic job in Customer Service Outbound. He has completed basic training in alarms and medical monitoring and has continued to excel within the department. He comes to work every day with a great smile and a positive attitude no matter what the situation.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Customer Testimonial: CO Detector Saves Lives
“Thank you for saving my life. Saturday night at 9:30 I was watching TV and feeling drowsy with a headache. The alarm went off, and you called to say the carbon monoxide levels were high. You then called the fire department and they came to get me. The next day we found out the chimney was plugged. Thank you for being there.”
Gloria, MI (11-7-10)
Gloria, MI (11-7-10)
Monday, January 3, 2011
Baby boomers: Officially, you’re now senior citizens
By Brad Knickerbocker, Staff writer / January 2, 2011
Baby boomers – those born 1946-1964 – represent the largest population growth in US history. What will they do in retirement, and what impact will that have on society and the economy?
FOR THE REST:
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2011/0102/Baby-boomers-Officially-you-re-now-senior-citizens
Baby boomers – those born 1946-1964 – represent the largest population growth in US history. What will they do in retirement, and what impact will that have on society and the economy?
FOR THE REST:
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2011/0102/Baby-boomers-Officially-you-re-now-senior-citizens
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