Empowering Caregivers with Knowledge on Stroke Prevention
Learn effective tips to empower yourself to help older loved ones by understanding stroke prevention strategies and insights.
How to Prevent Hip Fractures Among Older Adults
Sadly, some aging-in-place hip fracture victims lose their independence permanently, while others eventually die from fracture-related complications. As a concerned family member, ensuring a brighter future for your aging loved one starts by taking these hip fracture prevention steps.
The Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care
What's the difference between palliative care and hospice care? To get the best care possible, you need to know what each service offers.
5 Mind-Blowing Ways for Seniors to Stay Active
What can you do to help the senior in your life get, and remain, active? Here are five great ways they can enjoy themselves and benefit from staying active.
Is Your Senior Parent Having Vision Issues?
Your elderly father has always been a strong and independent man, but lately something’s changed. You’ve noticed him squinting at the TV screen more, his driving has become erratic and he fell down the stairs (again). You suspect that dad is having vision issues.
Trip and Fall Hazards for Seniors and What You Can Do to Prevent Them
Tripping and falling among seniors is an everyday occurrence. One out of every four seniors trip and fall every year, and it's one of their biggest fears. Fortunately, steps can be taken to minimize this from happening to the senior in your life.
Important Habits for Senior UTI-Prevention
UTIs are not only uncomfortable, left untreated they can cause kidney failure and bloodstream infections. Because of those potential risks, if you’re currently caring for an aging in place loved one, learning how to recognize and prevent UTIs in seniors is important. What follows are some UTI-prevention habits that every senior should practice.
Home Care Safety Reminder: Get Your Flu Shots Today!
If you have it within your ability to prevent being hospitalized, wouldn’t you do that? So don’t wait. If you haven’t had the chance to get your flu shots, get it today. This would keep you, your family and your community safe.
The Benefits of Elderly Home Care During COVID-19
With the continued spread of COVID-19, elderly home care offers new and promising benefits. For many elderly individuals, receiving care at home increases convenience and comfort. Now, elderly home care might also keep patients better protected from COVID-19. A lot has changed in the world [Read More...]
A Deeper Look Into Home Safety Checks
Back in April, we shared an article detailing some benefits of fall prevention and home safety checks. Now, we want to dive deeper into home safety checks and how they are conducted. Safety Measures For Seniors Who Choose to Stay Home When people age, they [Read More...]