Aging demands that we get accustomed to more than a few changes. Our children grow up and leave the nest. We may decide to sell …Read More
Helping an Older Adult Adjust to the Need for a Wheelchair
August 26, 2022
Category: Senior Safety
Ideas to Address Senior Medication Refusal
August 5, 2022
“I’m healthy as a horse. I don’t need that medication.” If you’ve heard an older family member say this or other similar sentiments to rationalize …Read More
Why Should Seniors See the Doctor After a Fall?
June 24, 2022
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
Distance Caregiving: The Many Benefits of Working with a Senior Care Agency
August 27, 2021
They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but living at a distance from senior parents may cause additional feelings: concern, helplessness, and worry, for …Read More
What Is Happening with My Loved One? Hospital-Induced Delirium in Older Adults
May 7, 2021
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
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