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10 Essential Fall Prevention Tips to Keep Your Senior Loved Ones Safe and Independent The Importance of Fall Prevention for Seniors When it comes to falls, the odds are stacked against our aging loved ones. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every four seniors will fall this year [...]
Medication Management for Seniors: Tips to Avoid Common Mistakes The Importance of Proper Medication Management How many prescription drugs do your aging parents take? If they’re like most seniors, they take at least one - probably more. While medicines can help us live longer and healthier, taking them the wrong way or mixing certain [...]
Top Ten Tech Gadgets to Help Seniors Age in Place Safely You installed grab bars in the shower, improved lighting in dark hallways and tightened the handrails along the stairways. Are there other things you should do to make your aging mom’s home more senior friendly? “It’s important for seniors and their families to [...]
Easy Meal Prep Tips for Aging Parents: Ensuring Healthy Eating During a recent visit with your mom, you noticed that she let others do the cooking - which is unusual, because she’s always loved preparing family meals. Has she lost interest? Is she having trouble remembering or reading the recipes? Is arthritis limiting her [...]
Essential Aging in Place Safety Checklist for Your Loved Ones Identifying Potential Hazards Does your mom still have decorative throw rugs scattered around her home? Is your dad’s living room cluttered with magazines, newspapers, books, and other items? Do you worry that your aging loved one may slip and fall in their shower or [...]
10 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors As the temperature rises, so does the risk for heat-related problems - especially for older adults. “Summer is here, which means we’ll all be spending more time outdoors soaking up the sunshine,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder and operations manager at the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN). “While sun exposure [...]
Choosing the Right Caregiver Your aging mom is failing. She doesn’t need skilled nursing or assisted living yet - just a little help with things like light housekeeping, meal prep and getting in and out of the shower. You’ve heard a lady from your mom’s church sometimes works as an independent caregiver, but is [...]
Understanding Glaucoma Your mom seems to have trouble focusing while reading or watching her favorite television program. Does she simply need new glasses or could it be something more serious? What is Glaucoma and Why is it a Concern? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 3 million Americans have some [...]
Women and Stroke - What You Need to Know Did you know stroke is the third leading cause of death among women and kills more women than men? Surprised? If so, you’re not alone. Many women are not aware of their risk or the fact that symptoms can present differently in women. The Silent [...]
Ten Tech Gadgets That Can Help Seniors Age in Place I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! Do you remember that commercial? At the time, wearable medical alert systems, like those featured in those memorable ads, were really the only technologies available to help seniors age safely in their homes. Not anymore. Technology to [...]
