Common Medications That Cause Falls Among Seniors
What comes to mind when you think of fall prevention for older loved ones? Adding more lighting? Eliminating clutter along with other tripping hazards? Keeping the floors dry and clean? These are all important elements of preventing falls in the home, but there is another common cause to be aware of: medications that cause falls […]
Osteoarthritis Significantly Increases the Risk of Falls in the Elderly
The statistics pertaining to senior falls are troublesome. Falls are classified as the leading cause of injury in seniors, and bring about hundreds of thousands of hip fractures annually, in addition to the countless other injuries experienced. As prevalent as falls in the elderly are, the risk is more than doubled for all those with […]
Look Out for These Clues that Can Increase Falls in the Elderly
Falls in the elderly are an immensely serious threat. Up to one in four seniors will experience a fall, and after falling, the risk of falling again doubles. Senior falls often bring about emergency room visits, fractures, head injuries, and hospitalizations – not to mention the expense related to falls: approximately $50 billion each year. […]
Try These Exercises to Prevent Senior Falls
Fall prevention: it’s one of the top concerns of healthy aging, considering that falling is one of the main sources for significant injury and even mortality in older adults. At Morning Glory Home Care, providers of professional home care services for seniors, we work hard to ensure the home environment is examined for fall possibilities […]
Signs That It May Be Time to Consider Home Care for an Older Loved One
Ready or not, the holiday season has arrived! As you prepare for family get-togethers, there is something more to take into account besides which gifts to buy, what dishes to prepare, and just how far off your diet you’re willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it is common to notice changes in older family members […]
Understanding Common Family Caregiver Issues
Caring for your aging parents is an extremely rewarding act of love. As you think about the care they provided for you when you were growing up, you now have the opportunity to reciprocate. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. Having said that, providing care for […]
Five Questions to Ask the Pharmacist About a New Prescription
You have just left the doctor’s office with Mom. She is sending over a new prescription to the local pharmacy that should be ready by the time you get there. Your plan is to zip through the drive-through window, get the meds, and take Mom to lunch. However, you are missing an important step. Whenever a […]
Adaptive Devices That Help People Live Better With Arthritis
When a person has arthritis, even easy, everyday tasks and activities may trigger unbearable pain. It may also result in a loss of independence, as the person starts to rely more heavily on others for aid. Thankfully, there are many helpful assistive devices that can both decrease pain and help people live better with arthritis. […]
Discovering if Hearing Loss Can Lead to Dementia
When checking in on Mom, you notice the TV is blaring, and she is asking you to repeat what you’ve just said, or even to speak up because she thinks you are mumbling. Some degree of hearing loss is quite typical in seniors, and definitely requires staying on top of through regular hearing examinations. But […]
Health Tips for Seniors in the New Year
Have your New Year’s resolutions already fallen by the wayside? If so, don’t panic; you’re in good company. Most of us are gung-ho about a significant change in lifestyle when we turn the calendar page, but life quickly rushes in and distracts us from sustaining our determination to succeed. Yet it’s never too late to […]