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 …Read More
Category:Senior Safety
Mobility Challenges: How to Help an Older Parent Adjust to Life in a Wheelchair
August 26, 2022
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 …Read More
The Importance of a Post-Fall Checkup
June 24, 2022
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 …Read More
A Senior Care Agency Offers Support for Those Caring from a Distance
August 27, 2021
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 …Read More
High Summer Temperatures Can Lead to Heat Stroke in Older Adults
June 11, 2021
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 …Read More
Joint and Knee Stiffness From Osteoarthritis Can Increase Senior Fall Risk
May 14, 2021
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 …Read More
Home Safety and Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors
February 26, 2021
For those age 65 and older, falls are an incredibly serious threat. Up to one in four older adults will experience a fall, and after …Read More
Helping to Manage Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults
September 18, 2020
While not unusual, urinary incontinence in older adults is a challenging condition to manage, impacting daily life in a variety of ways and frequently leading …Read More
Transitional Care: Help with Returning Home After a Hospital Stay
August 28, 2020
Following a surgical procedure or hospitalization, the words we look forward to hearing most are, “Here are your discharge papers – you are free to …Read More
Safety at Home: Modification Tips to Create a Dementia-Friendly Space
August 21, 2020
The day-to-day dilemmas of providing care for someone you care about with dementia are constantly changing. Today, the challenge may be frustration with the lack …Read More