Throughout the entire long, cold winter, we eagerly anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and allow the …Read More
Tag: Senior Safety
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
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
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
Elderly Drivers: Tips for Safety
June 19, 2020
Remember that feeling as a teen when you first climbed behind the steering wheel, the great excitement of being in a position to go anywhere …Read More
Traveling with Dementia: Tips to Keep a Loved One Safe
May 21, 2020
After spending significant time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you more than normal to want to go to visit family and …Read More
Head Trauma in Seniors May Lead to Traumatic Brain Injuries
April 10, 2020
When you think of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your initial thought may be a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing head-first into …Read More