What comes to mind when you think of preventing falls for older loved ones? Putting more lights in the home? Eliminating clutter as well as …Read More
Compassionate Nursing Shares Top Exercises to Prevent Senior Falls
Fall prevention: it’s one of the leading concerns of healthy aging, considering the fact that falls are one of the top causes for severe injuries …Read More
Prevent Elderly Falls with These Tips
We’ve all seen comedy shows that involved someone stepping on a banana peel and staging an exaggerated, elaborate fall – but when an older adult …Read More
Maintaining Safety and Well-Being for Older Loved Ones This Holiday Season
Ready or not, the holiday season has arrived! As you prepare for family gatherings, there’s something more to take into account besides which gifts to …Read More
Three Challenges Caregivers Face on a Routine Basis
Taking care of your aging parents is an incredibly rewarding act of love. As you reflect on the care they provided to you when you …Read More
What to Ask Your Pharmacist About New Prescriptions for Older Loved Ones
You have just left the physician’s office with Mom. She is sending over a new prescription to the drug store that should be ready by …Read More
What Are the Best Devices for a Person Living With Arthritis?
For someone with arthritis, even simple, daily tasks and activities can result in crippling pain. It may also result in a loss of self-reliance, if …Read More
How Are Dementia and Hearing Loss Linked?
When checking in on Mom, you find the television is blaring, and she is asking you to repeat what you’ve just said, or even to …Read More
Top Health Strategies for Older Adults in 2023
Have those New Year’s resolutions already been dropped? If they have, do not fret; you are in good company. Some of us are enthusiastic about …Read More
Why Should Seniors See the Doctor After a Fall?
While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and began to fall. Fortunately, you were able to get there in time …Read More