National Fire Prevention Week kicks off this year on October 8. Since 1922, this week has been used to raise awareness about fire safety in remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

October is National Crime Prevention Month. While many of us know that older adults are at higher risk of becoming a victim of crime, we often think first of a purse snatching in the parking lot or a break-in at their home. But experts say identity theft is also a growing concern for older adults.

Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment period is almost here! This is the one time of year older adults can review their current health care plan and make changes. If you are new to Medicare or are the adult child of a Medicare recipient helping them through the process, we know the options can be overwhelming.

Just as the fabulous days of fall transition into colder temperatures, the return of flu season is upon us. While experts say getting an annual influenza vaccine is the best way to avoid being bitten by the bug, not all older adults are believers. For many seniors, the myths about flu shots keep them from being vaccinated.

At Sunrise Senior Living communities across the country, we often receive questions from older adults and their family members when they are planning for future care needs. We know it can be confusing. We also understand that there are a variety of misconceptions out there. And many of them relate to the Power of Attorney document (POA).

Breast cancer is a disease for which risk increases with age. The numbers are quite startling: 82.2 new cases (per 100,000 women) are diagnosed in women younger than 65 years compared with 403.8 for those aged 65 and older. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are taking time to share what senior women need to know about the disease.