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
Category: Senior Safety
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 hospitalization, the words we anticipate hearing most are, “Here are your discharge papers – you’re able to go home now!” …Read More
Alzheimer’s Home Safety: Modification Tips to Create a Dementia-Friendly Home
August 21, 2020
The day-to-day worries of providing care for someone you love with dementia are continuously evolving. Today, the difficulty may be frustration because of the lack …Read More
Know the Signs: Preventing Dehydration in the Elderly
July 10, 2020
During the warmest time of the year, keeping up with proper hydration is crucial, particularly for senior loved ones. As a matter of fact, close …Read More
Summertime Safety Tips for Seniors
June 26, 2020
The longer days of summer mean extra time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other delightful seasonal pursuits. However, it also means …Read More