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
What to Do After a Senior Fall
June 24, 2022
Category: Senior Safety
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
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