They claim distance makes the heart grow fonder, but residing far away from aging parents often causes additional feelings: worry, concern, and helplessness, to name …Read More
Category: Senior Safety
Keep Seniors Safe this Summer: Know the Signs of Heat Stroke and Heat-Related Illness
June 11, 2021
During the long, cold winter, we enthusiastically anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and let the warm …Read More
Tips to Help Manage Age-Related Urinary Incontinence in Seniors
September 18, 2020
While common in seniors, age-related urinary incontinence is a challenging condition to cope with, impacting day-to-day life in a variety of ways and frequently leading …Read More
Transitional Home Health Care: Help After a Hospital Stay
August 28, 2020
After 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
Home Modification Tips to Increase Safety for Dementia Patients
August 21, 2020
The day-to-day challenges of providing care for a senior with dementia are constantly evolving. Today, the difficulty could be frustration with the lack of ability …Read More
Summer Heat Safety Tips for Seniors
June 26, 2020
The longer days of summer mean extra time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other wonderful seasonal pursuits. However, it also means …Read More
Tips to Help Keep Senior Drivers Safely Behind the Wheel
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
Household Safety Tips to Reduce Hazards for Seniors Aging in Place
April 24, 2020
With the vast majority of seniors opting to continue to live at home during aging, it’s crucial to execute a comprehensive home assessment to find …Read More
Head Trauma from a Fall Can Lead to Traumatic Brain Injuries in Seniors
April 10, 2020
When you think of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your initial thought is probably a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing head-first into …Read More
Bathroom Safety for Seniors Helps Decrease Fall Risk
January 30, 2020
Even though you may consider your bathroom to be a safe place where you are able to relax and unwind with a soothing bath or …Read More