Following a medical procedure or hospitalization, the words we look forward to hearing most are, “Here are your discharge papers – you’re free to return …Read More
Category:Senior Safety
Modification Tips to Create a Dementia-Friendly Home
August 21, 2020
The daily challenges of providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s are continuously changing. Today, the challenge may be frustration because of the inability …Read More
Dangers of Dehydration in Seniors: Don’t Overlook This Health Risk
July 10, 2020
During the warmest time of the year, maintaining proper hydration is crucial, particularly for seniors. As a matter of fact, approximately 1/2 of all seniors …Read More
Summer Heat Safety Tips for Older Adults
June 26, 2020
The longer days of summer mean extra time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other wonderful seasonal pursuits. Yet it also means …Read More
Safe Driving Tips for Seniors
June 19, 2020
Do you remember that feeling as a teen when you first climbed behind the steering wheel, experiencing the excitement of being in a position to …Read More
Medications for Older Adults Can Lead to Negative Side Effects
May 8, 2020
Anyone who has taken prescription medications is aware that they usually come with an in-depth list of possible side effects to watch for. Although prescriptions …Read More
Safety in the House: Modification Tips to Keep Seniors Safe While Aging in Place
April 24, 2020
With the vast majority of older adults choosing to continue to live at home during aging, it’s important to perform a thorough home assessment to …Read More
Hearing Disability and Loss in Seniors: Signs, Causes, and How to Cope
April 17, 2020
Isolated. Misunderstood. Ignored. These are only a few of the many emotions which are common in those with hearing loss, who find it difficult to …Read More
Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms and Prevention for Older Adults
April 10, 2020
When you think of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your first thought may be a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing head-first into …Read More
Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Older Adults
March 13, 2020
Feelings of exhaustion may seem as though they are a regular occurrence for a few us. The alarm goes off too early, the busyness of …Read More