October is the season for spookiness, but none of Halloween’s haunts can hold a candle to the frightening reality of the latest AI scams. Older …Read More
Understanding How AI Scams Are Targeting Older Adults
October 27, 2023
Category: Senior Safety
Senior Safety: Understanding Drugs That Elevate Fall Risk
July 28, 2023
What comes to mind when you think about fall prevention for older family members? Adding more lighting? Eliminating clutter along with other tripping hazards? Keeping …Read More
Top Things to Ask the Pharmacist About a New Drug for a Senior Loved One
April 28, 2023
You’ve just left the physician’s office with Mom. The doctor is forwarding a new prescription to the pharmacy that should be ready to be picked …Read More
Staying Independent When Driving Is No Longer an Option
November 25, 2022
It is a discussion no one wants to have with senior parents, but one that will likely be imperative at some point. To be able …Read More
Mobility Issues for Seniors: Helping a Loved One Adjust to a Wheelchair
August 26, 2022
Growing older demands that we get used to numerous changes. Our children mature and leave the nest. We may opt to sell the family home …Read More
Help Seniors Get to the Root Cause of a Fall
June 24, 2022
While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and started to fall. Thankfully, you were able to get there in time …Read More
Why Do Older People Bruise Easily?
February 18, 2022
Why do older people bruise easily? It happens to all of us, particularly as we get older. Perhaps while using the vacuum, we bump into …Read More
The Benefits of Home Care Assistance When Caring From a Distance
August 27, 2021
They claim distance makes the heart grow fonder, but living far from aging parents can cause additional feelings: helplessness, worry, and concern, for example. It’s …Read More
Know the Warning Signs of Heat Stroke in Seniors
June 11, 2021
All during the long, cold winter, we eagerly anticipated the warmth of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and let the …Read More
Home Fall Prevention to Increase Senior Safety
February 26, 2021
For everyone age 65 and older, falls are a very serious threat. Approximately one in four older adults will experience a fall, and after falling, …Read More