What comes to mind when you think about fall prevention for older loved ones? Adding more lighting? Getting rid of clutter and other tripping hazards? …Read More
Category: Senior Safety
What to Ask the Pharmacist When a Senior Gets a New Prescription
April 28, 2023
You’ve just left the physician’s office with Mom. The doctor is sending over a new prescription to the pharmacy which should be ready by the time …Read More
Home Care Helps People Stay Active When It’s No Longer Safe to Drive
November 25, 2022
It’s a discussion none of us truly wants to have with aging parents, but one that will likely be needed at some point. Having the …Read More
Elderly Mobility: What to Do When a Loved One Needs a Wheelchair
August 26, 2022
Aging demands that we adjust to numerous changes. Our kids become adults and leave the nest. We may choose to sell the family home and …Read More
Here’s What to Do After a Senior Falls
June 24, 2022
While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and started to fall. Thankfully, you were able to get there in time …Read More
The Home Care Solution for Long-Distance Caregiving
August 27, 2021
They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but living far away from senior parents often causes additional feelings: concern, helplessness, and worry, for example. …Read More
The Heat Stroke Symptoms You Should Know to Keep Seniors Safe This Summer
June 11, 2021
Through the long, cold winter, we enthusiastically anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and allow the warm …Read More
Stiff Knee Pain From Osteoarthritis Can Lead to a Higher Fall Risk for Seniors
May 14, 2021
The statistics related to senior falls are concerning. Falls are classified as the leading reason behind injury in seniors, and result in hundreds of thousands …Read More
Fall Proofing Your Home: Tips to Increase Senior Safety
February 26, 2021
For all those age 65 and older, falls are an immensely serious threat. Up to one in four older adults will experience a fall, and …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 which have been put in place to emphasize safety can start …Read More