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
Tag: Senior Safety
Osteoarthritis Significantly Increases the Risk of Falls in the Elderly
May 14, 2021
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 …Read More
What Is Happening with My Senior Loved One? Sudden Onset of Delirium in the Hospital
May 7, 2021
A hospital stay is never something a senior looks forward to, but at least there is the reassuring fact that the necessary care and treatment …Read More
Helping Seniors Cope with Pandemic Fatigue
September 25, 2020
It has been more than six months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions that have been established to emphasize safety can begin to wear …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
Tips on Summer Safety for Older Adults
June 26, 2020
The longer days of summer mean additional time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other wonderful seasonal pursuits. Yet it also means …Read More
Senior Safety Tips for Driving
June 19, 2020
Do you remember that feeling as a teen when you first climbed behind the steering wheel, that great exhilaration of being in a position to …Read More
Home Alteration Tips to Keep Seniors Safe While Aging in Place
April 24, 2020
With the majority of seniors deciding to continue to live at home during aging, it’s necessary to execute a comprehensive home assessment to locate and …Read More