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
Category: Senior Safety
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
Transitional Care at Home: Provides Help After a Hospital Stay
August 28, 2020
After a medical procedure or hospitalization, the words we look forward to hearing most are, “Here are your discharge papers – you’re free to go …Read More
Home Modification for Older Adults: Create a Dementia-Friendly Space
August 21, 2020
The daily worries of providing care for a senior loved one with dementia are continually changing. Today, the challenge may be frustration because of the …Read More
Help Prevent Eye Damage in Seniors by Focusing on Ocular Health
July 31, 2020
How to prevent eye damage in seniors Those of us in the age 40+ demographic know how it feels to start to struggle with small …Read More
Dehydration in the Elderly: Don’t Overlook This Health Risk
July 10, 2020
During the warmest time of the year, keeping up with proper hydration is necessary, especially for older adults. In fact, approximately 50% of all older …Read More
Summertime Safety: Tips for Seniors
June 26, 2020
How to Keep Our Senior Loved Ones Safe and Healthy in Summertime The longer days of summer mean more time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, …Read More