A hospital stay is not something an older adult looks forward to, but at least there is the reassuring fact that the necessary treatment and …Read More
Category: Senior Safety
Fall Prevention Strategies to Improve Senior Safety
February 26, 2021
For people age 65 and older, falls are an extremely serious threat. Up to one out of four seniors will experience a fall, and after …Read More
Management of Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly
September 18, 2020
While common in senior loved ones, urinary incontinence is a challenging condition to handle, impacting everyday life in a variety of ways and frequently leading …Read More
Transitional Home Health Care: Help with Returning Home After a Hospital Stay
August 28, 2020
After a medical procedure or hospitalization, the words we look forward to hearing most are, “Here are your discharge papers – you are free to …Read More
Dementia-Friendly Home Modifications for the Elderly
August 21, 2020
The daily dilemmas of providing care for a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s disease are constantly changing. Today, the challenge might be frustration because of …Read More
Dehydration in Seniors: Don’t Overlook This Health Risk
July 10, 2020
During the warmest time of the year, maintaining proper hydration is a must, especially for seniors. In fact, close to half of all older adults …Read More
Summer Heat and the Elderly: Tips to Ensure Safety
June 26, 2020
The longer days of summer mean more time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other delightful seasonal activities. However, it also means …Read More
Senior Citizen Driving Tips to Help Maintain Safety
June 19, 2020
Remember that feeling as a teen when you first climbed behind the steering wheel, experiencing the exhilaration of being in a position to go anywhere …Read More
Safety at Home: Tips to Keep Seniors Safe While Aging in Place
April 24, 2020
With the vast majority of older adults choosing to continue to live at home throughout aging, it is essential to perform a comprehensive home assessment …Read More
Age-Related Hearing Loss in Seniors: Signs, Causes, and How to Cope
April 17, 2020
Isolated. Misunderstood. Excluded. These are several of the many emotions which can be prevalent in people with hearing loss, who struggle to continue to keep …Read More