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 …Read More
Category: Senior Safety
Questions to Pose to the Pharmacist About a New Prescription for an Older Loved One
April 28, 2023
You’ve just left the physician’s office with Mom. The doctor is sending over a brand new prescription to the drug store which should be ready when …Read More
Home Care Helps Seniors Sustain Independence When It Is Time to Quit Driving
November 25, 2022
It is a conversation no one wants to have with aging parents, but one that will be inevitable eventually. Having the ability to drive whenever …Read More
Long-Distance Caregiving: The Advantages of Partnering with a Home Care Agency
August 27, 2021
They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but long-distance caregiving for senior parents can cause additional feelings: worry, concern, and helplessness, to name a …Read More
How Senior Joint Pain Puts Older Adults at a Higher Fall Risk
May 14, 2021
The statistics associated with senior falls are startling. Falls are classified as the leading reason for injury in the elderly, and result in hundreds of …Read More
What Is Happening with My Senior Loved One? Hospital Delirium in Older Adults
May 7, 2021
A hospital stay is never something an older adult looks forward to, but at least there is the reassuring fact that the necessary care and …Read More
Fall Prevention for Older Adults: Steps for Increased Safety
February 26, 2021
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 …Read More
New Year, New You: Importance of Exercise for Seniors with Chronic Conditions
January 8, 2021
Although staying safe at home has become our new normal, that does not mean we should spend our time stagnant in front of the television! …Read More
The Benefits of Making a Long-Term Plan for Senior Care Needs
November 21, 2020
Being together during the holidays is a good time to catch up and an ideal time to have discussions with elderly parents about long-term care …Read More
Home Care Services Can Help After Returning from a Hospital Stay
August 28, 2020
After a surgical procedure or hospital stay, the words we anticipate hearing most are, “Here are your discharge papers – you’re able to go home …Read More