Mitigating the Risk of Falls in Older Loved Ones with a Medication Review

What springs to mind when you think about reducing the risk of falls for older loved ones? Adding more lighting? Getting rid of clutter along with other tripping hazards? Keeping the floors clean and dry? These are all crucial elements of preventing falls in the home, but there’s another common cause to keep in mind: medication […]

The Importance of a Post-Fall Medical Assessment

While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and started to fall. Thankfully, you were able to get there in time to ease the tumble, so she did not get hurt. Because there was no injury, your loved one didn’t need to see the doctor. After a brief rest, both of […]

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis and the Ways Home Care Can Offer Support

“Home is a shelter from storms – all sorts of storms.” – William J. Bennett When we think of home, we should be able to envision images of safety, comfort, and relaxation. For a loved one with multiple sclerosis, however, the home atmosphere may be quite dangerous. MS impacts millions of people all over the […]

Fall Prevention for Older Adults: Steps for Increased Safety

Fall prevention for older adults age 65 and older is vitally important. Up to one out of four seniors will experience a fall, and after falling, the possibility of falling again doubles. Older adult falls often bring about emergency room visits, fractures, head injuries, and hospitalizations – not to mention the costs associated with falls: […]