Senior Safety
Home Care Assistance – The Benefits Your Dad Gains by Staying Active in Later Life
Have you ever considered how your dad can stay active as he ages? Activity is an important part of aging in place. Learn more about the different benefits of an active lifestyle. Better Mental Health When your dad is active, he’s able to interact with different people. He’s also getting outside, hopefully, for fresh air…
Read MoreThings Every Senior Should Have For Weather Emergencies
Seniors who are aging in place need to be ready to get through weather emergencies in their homes, especially if they have medical conditions that make them vulnerable without power.
Read MoreHow Seniors Aging In Place Can Handle Weather Emergencies
Over the past few years natural disasters are becoming more intense and the number of destructive storms, fires, and other events is increasing all over the country.
Read MoreScamming Seniors Happens, Protect Your Parents Happens, Protect Your Parents
Fraud takes many forms, from investment schemes and strange phone calls to internet scams and identity theft.
Read More4 DIY Home Hacks To Make A Home Safer For Seniors
The CDC estimates that if the current trends continue there could be as many as 7 senior deaths from falls every single hour by the year 3030.
Read MoreIt’s Never Too Early to Talk About Home Care
Your family wants to make sure your parents have the support they need as they age at home.
Read MoreInjuries for Seniors Can Linger a Long, Long Time, Which Is Why Proper Care Is Critical
If you are like most Americans, you have probably suffered an injury or two in your life.
Read MoreOctober is Talk About Prescriptions Month – Five Things to Research and Ask
October is Talk About Prescriptions Month. It’s a good time to sit down and look at the medications your parents take. Make a list that you can share with any family caregivers, your parents’ doctors, and the pharmacist. You should also look up each medication and create a list of questions if there are things…
Read MoreHome Care Tasks to Take Care of Before Winter Arrives
Fall is coming. Now is the time to start preparing the house in time for winter’s arrival. If you do this while the weather is still warm and dry, you won’t be outside in heavy clothing trying to stay warm enough. Here are the home care tasks that you should tackle before the snow falls.…
Read More5 Ways to Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents
Elderly adults are more likely to be injured in a slip and fall accident than any other age group. They often struggle with physical conditions that increase the risk of a slip and fall accident, like dizziness, vertigo, poor balance, and poor vision. Family caregivers and elder care providers who are helping aging adults that…
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