In the fight to protect our older adults from financial scams, we often focus on digital threats like phishing emails. But a more persistent, tangible danger arrives daily in their physical mailbox. Junk mail, with its deceptive sweepstakes, fake invoices, and too-good-to-be-true offers, is a primary tool for perpetrating elder fraud. By simply reducing the volume of this predatory mail, we can…
Preventing falls is an effective way to help seniors maintain their independence for longer. Falls cause serious injuries like hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries – all of which lead to a decrease in abilities. With more than 1 in 4 seniors falling each year, simple fall prevention tips can make a big difference in your older adult’s safety and independence.…
Getting dressed and undressed is an everyday activity that can be challenging for seniors with arthritis or limited mobility. But this shouldn’t be the reason for your older adult to lose independence. Arthritis makes it harder to get dressed Fortunately, there are simple tricks and clothing options that make dressing significantly easier. We share a printable tip sheet from Alium Adaptive Apparel…
Sponsored by Jukebox Health When you’re caring for an older adult, you know how overwhelming it can feel to constantly worry that they might fall at home. To put your mind at ease and help them live independently for longer, consider aging in place home modifications that focus on preventing accidents. While this is important for all areas of your loved one’s…
Make the kitchen safer for seniors Health conditions like arthritis, low vision, frailty, stroke, or dementia can make everyday tasks challenging for older adults. With heat, liquids, and knives, working in the kitchen can be especially dangerous. We found 10 simple kitchen aids for seniors that increase safety, prevent accidents, and help them stay independent longer. Being able to perform everyday tasks…
Getting dressed can be challenging for seniors Arthritis, illness, surgery, or other health conditions can make it difficult for many seniors to get dressed and undressed. Getting dressed shouldn’t be a constant struggle or the reason that your older adult loses independence. Many inexpensive dressing aids are available today. We rounded up 10 simple and smart dressing aids that help older adults…
How to interview an in-home caregiver When hiring a caregiver for your older adult, you’re looking for someone who will be a good fit with your older adult and the care situation in their home. Use these interview questions as a guide for evaluating your job candidates. They’ll help you find someone responsible, trustworthy, and compassionate. You don’t have to ask all the…
Regular home safety check-ups keep seniors safe Spring is a great time to take a fresh look at your older adult’s home to make sure it’s as safe as possible. Hazards add up over time and increase the risk of falls or accidents – a top reason for seniors to lose mobility or decline in health. Regular home safety check-ups reduce fall…
Finding the right person to help care for your older adult can be tough. The top priorities are that they’re treated kindly and their care needs are met. But sometimes things don’t go smoothly and it’s difficult to know if there’s a real problem or not. Kathy Macaraeg from Caregiving Made Easy shares 6 signs that could mean there’s a serious issue…
Identify and fix the highest risk areas in the home first Falls are a leading cause of loss of independence for seniors; and they fall at an alarmingly high rate. In fact, more than 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, often causing serious injury. And after someone falls once, the chance that they’ll fall again doubles. We found a handy infographic that…
