AI Technology Is Making Scams More Complex and Harder for Seniors to Uncover
October is the season for spookiness, but none of Halloween’s haunts holds a candle to the frightening reality of the latest senior scams. Older adults have long been the target of scammers, who prey on their perceived vulnerability and loneliness. Yet technology is making scams more complex, and it can be difficult for even the […]
A Medication Review Will Help Reduce the Risk of Senior Falls
What comes to mind when you think about preventing senior falls? Putting more lights in the home? Getting rid of clutter as well as other tripping hazards? Keeping the floors dry and clean? These are all crucial elements of fall prevention, but there’s another common cause to be aware of: side effects of medications. Many […]
What You Need to Know About a New Medication for a Senior Loved One
You’ve just left the doctor’s office with Mom. The doctor is sending over a new prescription to the drug store which should be ready once you get there. You plan to zip through the drive-through window, grab the medication, and take Mom to lunch. However, you are missing an important step. Whenever a new medication is […]
2023 Health Advice for Seniors from Grace Home Care
Have those New Year’s resolutions already been forgotten? If they have, don’t stress; you are in good company. Lots of us are enthusiastic about an important lifestyle change as soon as we begin the new year, but life quickly rushes in and distracts us from maintaining our dedication to succeed. However, it’s never too late […]
Senior Care Helps Older Adults Maintain Independence When It Is Time to Quit Driving
It is a conversation no one wants to have with senior parents, but one that will likely be required at some point. To be able to drive wherever and whenever we decide is a key component to our feeling of independence, yet as we grow older, operating a vehicle can become hazardous for a variety […]
Mobility Challenges: How to Help an Older Parent Adjust to Life in a Wheelchair
Growing older requires us to get used to more than a few changes. Our kids mature and move out. We may opt to sell the family home and downsize. Retiring from a long-term career shifts our purpose and goals. And, medical conditions or mobility challenges may result in the necessity for a wheelchair. This kind […]
The Importance of a Post-Fall Checkup
When you were helping mom make lunch the other day, she turned around, lost her balance, and began to fall. Fortunately, you were able to get there in time to ease the tumble, so she did not get hurt. Since there was no injury, Mom didn’t need to go to the doctor. Following a quick […]
A Senior Care Agency Offers Support for Those Caring from a Distance
They claim distance makes the heart grow fonder, but residing far from elderly parents often causes additional feelings: helplessness, worry, and concern, to name a few. It is hard to understand precisely how your senior loved ones are doing through phone calls, video chats, emails, and letters. There are many things you can do, however, […]
High Summer Temperatures Can Lead to Heat Stroke in Older Adults
Throughout the long, cold winter, we eagerly anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and let the warm breezes blow through the house! However, now that we are into the dog days of summer, it is important to take precautions to make certain older adults in particular stay […]
Joint and Knee Stiffness From Osteoarthritis Can Increase Senior Fall Risk
The figures associated with senior falls are saddening. Falls are classified as the primary reason behind injury in the elderly, and result in hundreds of thousands of hip fractures every year, together with the countless other injuries experienced. As prevalent as falls for seniors are, the danger is more than doubled for people with osteoarthritis, […]