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 …Read More
Category: Senior Safety
What to Ask Your Pharmacist When a Senior Gets a New Prescription
April 28, 2023
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 …Read More
Using Home Care to Maintain Independence When Seniors Stop Driving
November 25, 2022
It’s a conversation no one wants to have with aging parents, but one that will probably be required at some point. Having the ability to …Read More
Helping a Loved One Adjust to a Wheelchair
August 26, 2022
Getting older requires us to adapt to numerous changes. Our children mature and move out. We may decide to sell the family home and downsize. …Read More
Why Seniors Should See the Doctor After a Fall
June 24, 2022
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 …Read More
Working with a Home Care Agency to Provide Long-Distance Senior Care
August 27, 2021
People say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but long-distance senior care may cause additional feelings: concern, helplessness, and worry, for example. It’s hard to …Read More
Learn the Signs of Heat-Related Illness in Older Adults
June 11, 2021
Each winter, we all look forward to the return of the warmth of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and allow …Read More
Things to Look Out for that Can Increase Falls in Older Adults
February 26, 2021
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 …Read More
New Year, New You: Combat Chronic Conditions With Exercises for Older Adults
January 8, 2021
Although staying safe at home has become our new normal, that doesn’t mean we should spend our time sitting in front of the TV! For …Read More
Helping to Manage Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults
September 18, 2020
While not uncommon, urinary incontinence in older adults is a challenging condition to manage. It impacts daily life in many ways and commonly leads to …Read More