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
Fall Proofing Your Home: Tips to Increase Senior Safety
February 26, 2021
Category: Senior Safety
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
Managing Urinary Incontinence in Seniors
September 18, 2020
While common in seniors, urinary incontinence is a challenging condition to manage, impacting everyday life in many ways and often leading to decreased self-confidence and …Read More
Transitional Home Care for Seniors: Help with Returning Home After a Hospital Stay
August 28, 2020
After a surgical procedure or hospitalization, the words we look forward to hearing most are, “Here are your discharge papers – you’re able to go …Read More
Aging in Place Modifications to Create a Dementia-Friendly Home
August 21, 2020
The daily dilemmas of providing care for a senior loved one with dementia are constantly changing. Today, the difficulty could be frustration due to the …Read More
Elderly and Dehydration: Don’t Overlook This Health Risk
July 10, 2020
During the hottest time of the year, maintaining proper hydration is necessary, especially for older adults. As a matter of fact, close to 1/2 of …Read More
Summer Safety Suggestions for Seniors
June 26, 2020
The longer days of summer mean additional time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other delightful seasonal pursuits. However, it also means …Read More
Senior Driver Safety Tips
June 19, 2020
Remember that feeling as a teenager when you first climbed behind the steering wheel, experiencing the exhilaration of being able to go wherever you wanted? …Read More
House Modification Tips to Keep Seniors Safe While Aging in Place
April 24, 2020
With the majority of older adults opting to continue to live at home during aging, it is critical to complete a thorough home assessment and …Read More
Hearing Loss in the Elderly: Signs, Causes, and How to Cope
April 17, 2020
Isolated. Misunderstood. Excluded. These are just a few of the emotions which could be prevalent in seniors with hearing loss, who find it hard to …Read More