It is a discussion no one wants to have with our older parents, but one that will probably be necessary sooner or later. To be …Read More
How Can Older Adults Stay Independent When It’s Time to Stop Driving?
November 25, 2022
Category: Senior Safety
Getting Accustomed to a Wheelchair: How to Help Senior Loved Ones
August 26, 2022
Growing older requires us to adjust to a number of changes. Our kids grow up and leave the nest. We may choose to sell the …Read More
Understanding Why Seeing the Doctor Is Important After a Senior Fall
June 24, 2022
While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and started to fall. Fortunately, you were able to get there in time …Read More
Caregiving from Afar: How a Home Care Agency Can Offer Support
August 27, 2021
They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but caregiving for senior parents from afar can cause additional feelings: helplessness, worry, and concern, to name …Read More
Heat-Related Illness Symptoms in Older Adults: Know What to Look for
June 11, 2021
Throughout the entire long, cold winter, we eagerly anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and let the …Read More
Look Out for These Clues that Can Increase Falls in the Elderly
February 26, 2021
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 …Read More
Helping to Manage Urinary Incontinence in Seniors
September 18, 2020
While not unusual in older adults, urinary incontinence is a challenging condition to handle, impacting daily life in lots of ways and often leading to …Read More
Transitional Home Care Services: Help Seniors Returning Home After a Hospital Stay
August 28, 2020
Following 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
Alzheimer’s Safety at Home: Modification Tips to Create a Dementia-Friendly Space
August 21, 2020
The day-to-day challenges of providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s are continually evolving. Today, the difficulty might be frustration with the lack of …Read More
Dehydration in Seniors: Don’t Overlook This Health Risk
July 10, 2020
During the warmest time of year, maintaining correct hydration is essential, particularly for older adults. In fact, close to 1/2 of all older adults are …Read More