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Category: Senior Safety

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Understanding and Protecting Against AI Scams Targeting Seniors

October 27, 2023

October may be the season for spookiness, but none of Halloween’s haunts holds a candle to the frightening reality of the latest scams targeting seniors. …Read More

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Balancing Health and Safety: Navigating Medications Linked to Falls in Seniors

July 28, 2023

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Joint pain in the elderly can lead to an increased risk for falls. In our latest blog post, we share information about why this occurs and strategies to increase safety and mobility.

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

Researchers are working to better understand the causes of delirium in hospitalized older adults.

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

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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

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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

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