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
Tag: 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
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
Doctors Prescribing Antibiotics Can Lead to Drug-Resistant Diseases that Impact Seniors
November 26, 2019
The days of doctors prescribing antibiotics unnecessarily are over, or soon will be. According to the CDC, an astounding two million people each year are …Read More
Senior Citizen Fraud and Scams: Tips to Keep Loved Ones Safe
October 18, 2019
We’re all overloaded with those aggravating robocalls and unwanted telemarketer solicitations, even though it might seem simple enough to prevent falling prey to a scammer, …Read More
Disaster Preparedness Plans to Help Seniors in Case of an Emergency
September 27, 2019
Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and various other natural disasters develop quickly, and although it’s crucial for all of us to have an emergency plan set up, …Read More
Does Your Loved One Struggle with One of These Common Senior Sleep Problems?
March 27, 2019
Tossing and turning. Counting sheep. Staring at the clock. If this sounds like a regular evening for your senior loved one, understand that he or …Read More