During 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
Tag: Senior Safety
Elderly Joint Pain Increases Fall Risks
May 14, 2021
The statistics related to senior falls are surprising. Falls are the primary source of injury in older adults, and bring about hundreds of thousands of …Read More
Questions to Ask When Planning Long Term Care for Aging Parents
November 23, 2020
Being together over the holidays is a good time to get caught up and an ideal time to have discussions about planning long term care …Read More
Transitional Home Health Care Services: Help with Returning Home After a Hospital Stay
August 28, 2020
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
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