October is the season for spookiness, but none of Halloween’s haunts can hold a candle to the frightening reality of the latest AI senior scams. …Read More
Tips for Protecting Against AI Senior Scams
October 27, 2023
Category:Senior Safety
Senior Safety: Prescription Drugs That Raise the Risk of Falls
July 28, 2023
What comes to mind when you think about fall prevention for older family members? Putting more lights in the home? Eliminating clutter and other tripping …Read More
How to Work With Your Pharmacist to Learn About a New Medication
April 28, 2023
You have just left the doctor’s office with Mom. The doctor is forwarding a new medication to the drug store that should be ready as …Read More
In-Home Care Helps Seniors Who Can’t Drive Stay Independent
November 25, 2022
It’s a conversation none of us wants to have with our aging parents, but one that will probably be imperative eventually. Being able to drive …Read More
Top Tips for Helping Seniors Adapt to a Wheelchair
August 26, 2022
Getting older demands that we get used to a number of changes. Our kids become adults and move out. We may choose to sell the …Read More
The Value of a Medical Assessment When an Older Loved One Falls
June 24, 2022
When you were helping Mom make lunch the other day, she turned around, lost her balance, and began to fall. Fortunately, you were able to …Read More
How Home Care Helps Family Caregivers Cope with Long-Distance Care
August 27, 2021
People say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but living far away from aging parents can cause additional feelings: helplessness, worry, and concern, for example. …Read More
Understanding and Treating Hospital Delirium in Seniors
May 7, 2021
A hospital stay is never something a senior looks forward to, but at least there is the comforting fact that the required care and treatment …Read More
Fall Prevention Strategies at Home to Keep Seniors Safe
February 26, 2021
For anyone age 65 and older, falls are an extremely serious threat. Up to one out of four seniors will experience a fall, and after …Read More
Pandemic Fatigue in Seniors: Tips to Help
September 25, 2020
It’s been over six months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions that have been put in place to emphasize safety can begin to wear …Read More