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Category: Senior Safety

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Mitigating the Risk of Drug-Related Falls in Older Adults

July 28, 2023

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

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What to Ask Your Pharmacist About New Prescriptions for Older Loved Ones

April 28, 2023

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

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How to Stay Independent When It is Time to Give Up the Car Keys

November 25, 2022

It is a discussion none of us wants to have with our aging parents, but one that will most likely be essential at some time. …Read More

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Helping an Older Adult Adjust to the Need for a Wheelchair

August 26, 2022

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

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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

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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

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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

Hospital-induced delirium in older adults is not uncommon.

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

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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

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

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