Joint Pain and Stiffness Can Lead to an Increased Risk of Falls for Seniors

The data related to senior falls is shocking. Falls are classified as the leading cause of injury in older adults and end in hundreds of thousands of hip fractures every year, along with countless other injuries sustained. As prevalent as falls in seniors are, the risk is more than doubled for people with joint pain […]

Things to Look Out for that Can Increase Falls in Older Adults

For anyone age 65 and older, falls are a particularly serious threat. Approximately one in four seniors will experience a fall, and after falling, the risk of falling again doubles. Falls in older adults often lead to emergency room visits, fractures, head injuries, and hospitalizations – not to mention the costs connected with falls: as […]

Holiday Season Alert: Monitoring Older Loved Ones for Safety

Ready or not, the holiday season is here! As you prepare for family gatherings, there is something more to consider besides what dishes to prepare, which gifts to buy, and how far off your diet you’re willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it’s common to notice changes in older loved ones you have not seen […]

How to Overcome Common Caregiving Problems

Taking care of your aging parents is an extremely rewarding act of love. As you think about the care they provided to you when you were growing up, you now are able to do the same for them. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. Having said […]

Balancing Health and Safety: Medications That Increase Fall Risk in Older Adults

What springs to mind when you think of fall prevention for older family members? Adding more lighting? Removing clutter along with other tripping hazards? Keeping the floors dry and clean? These are all crucial elements of fall prevention, but there is another common cause to be aware of: medications that increase fall risk. Many older adults […]

What to Ask Your Pharmacist When a Senior Gets a New Prescription

You’ve just left the doctor’s office with Mom. She is forwarding a new prescription to the drug store which should be ready by the time you get there. Your plan is to zip through the drive-through window, pick up the medication, and take Mom to lunch. But is there a step you’re missing? Any time a […]

Top Adaptive Devices for Arthritis Care

When a person has arthritis, even simple, everyday tasks and activities can cause crippling pain. It could lead to a loss in self-sufficiency, as the person begins to rely more heavily on others for aid. Fortunately, there are many helpful adaptive devices that can both decrease pain and permit those with arthritis to do as […]

Dementia and Hearing Loss: Is There a Connection?

When checking in on Mom, you notice the television is blaring, and she’s asking you to repeat what you’ve just said, or even to speak up because she believes you’re talking too quietly. Some amount of hearing loss is fairly typical in older adults, and definitely requires staying on top of through regular hearing screenings. […]

2023 Tips for Healthy Senior Living

Have your New Year’s resolutions already fallen by the wayside? If they have, don’t panic; you’re in good company. Many of us are excited about an important lifestyle change once we roll over into the new year, but life quickly rushes in and distracts us from sustaining our determination to succeed. Still, when it comes […]

Why Seniors Should See the Doctor After a Fall

While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and started to tumble. Fortunately, you were able to get there in time to ease the fall, so she wasn’t hurt. Because there was no harm, you did not have to visit the doctor. After a brief break, both of you went about […]