Mitigating the Risk of Drug-Related Falls in Older Adults
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 other tripping hazards? Keeping floors dry and clean? These are all vital components to fall prevention, but there is another common culprit to be aware of: prescription drug-related falls. Many […]
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 and even loss of life in older adults. At Compassionate Nursing Services, providers of in home care in Oakville and the surrounding areas, we strive to make sure the home […]
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 falls it is no laughing matter. In fact, falls are the leading cause of both serious injury and death in seniors, with tens of millions of older adults falling each […]
Unlocking Independence: Your Guide to Daily Living Assistance
Discover how daily living assistance helps you stay independent. Explore ADLs, care options, and tips to enhance everyday life at home.
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 buy, what dishes to prepare, and how far off your diet you are willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it is very common to notice changes in older loved ones […]
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 were growing up, you are now able to do the same. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. That being said, providing […]
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 the time you get there. Your plan is to zip through the drive-through window, pick up the medication, and take Mom to lunch. But is there a step you’re missing? Any […]
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 the person starts to depend more heavily on others for support and assistance. Fortunately, there are a variety of helpful devices which can both reduce pain and permit individuals living […]
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 speak up because she thinks you’re mumbling. Some extent of hearing loss is definitely typical in older loved ones, and is deserving of staying on top of through regular hearing examinations. […]
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 a major lifestyle change once we roll over into the new year, but life quickly rushes in and distracts us from sustaining our determination to succeed. Still, it is never […]