Dangers inside the house add up over time, making it easier for older adults to trip, fall, and hurt themselves.
Dangers inside the house add up over time, making it easier for older adults to trip, fall, and hurt themselves.
Prevent falls with simple home modifications Did you know that many useful safety updates take less than one day to complete? These quick fixes can prevent falls and other injuries. Avoiding these accidents helps seniors live longer and more independently. 13 quick fixes in just one day! Our list of 13 quick-fix tasks could be done in one day. We’ve included useful…
We offer seven practical strategies to assess your loved one’s needs, navigate challenging conversations, and create a sustainable care plan.
The right hospice provider can make a big difference Hospice care is a wonderful service for older adults who could benefit from a focus on managing pain and symptoms for improved quality of life. But the biggest myth about hospice care is that it’s only for people who are expected to pass away within days or weeks – which isn’t true. In…
Get seniors to accept in-home care so you can take breaks You desperately need regular breaks, but your older adult absolutely refuses an in-home caregiver. What can you do? Seniors often won’t admit they need help, even if they’re struggling with everyday tasks. In-home care can be a sensitive subject that leads to arguments or an immediate shutdown when you bring it…
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.…
Helping seniors stay independent can be challenging, especially if your older adult won’t consider a mobility device that keeps them safer and helps them get around. California Mobility shares tips for talking about aging in a compassionate way and 3 common mobility devices that increase safety and ease. Seniors often need help moving around and mobility devices like canes or walkers…
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…
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