What comes to mind when you think about fall prevention for a loved one? Adding more lighting? Removing clutter and other tripping hazards? Keeping the …Read More
Category: Senior Safety
Key Questions to Ask the Pharmacist When an Older Loved One Gets a New Medication
April 28, 2023
You have just left the doctor’s office with Mom. The doctor is sending over a new prescription to the drug store that should be ready …Read More
How Can Seniors Stay Independent When Giving Up the Car Keys?
November 25, 2022
It is a discussion no one wants to have with older parents, but one that will probably be needed eventually. Having the ability to drive …Read More
What to Do After a Senior Fall
June 24, 2022
While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and began to fall. Fortunately, you were able to get there in time …Read More
Home Care Agencies Help Families Overcome the Challenges of Long Distance Care
August 27, 2021
It is said that distance makes the heart grow fonder, but long distance care for aging parents might cause additional feelings: worry, concern, and helplessness, …Read More
Osteoarthritis Joint Pain in the Elderly Increases Fall Risk
May 14, 2021
The data associated with senior falls is troubling. Falls are classified as the primary reason for injury in the elderly, bringing about hundreds of thousands …Read More
What Is Happening with My Older Loved One? Hospital Delirium in Older Adults
May 10, 2021
A hospital stay is not something a senior looks forward to, but at least there’s the reassuring fact that the necessary treatment and care are …Read More
Look Out for These Clues to Help Prevent Geriatric Falls
February 26, 2021
For those age 65 and older, geriatric falls are an incredibly serious threat. Up to one out of four older adults will experience a fall, …Read More
Mapping Out a Long-Term Care Plan With Aging Parents
November 21, 2020
Being together during the holidays is a great time to catch up and an ideal time to have discussions about making a long-term care plan …Read More
Management of Incontinence in Seniors: Tips to Help
September 18, 2020
While not unusual in older adults, urinary incontinence is a challenging condition to manage, impacting daily life in many ways, and often leading to reduced …Read More