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Health & Wellness, Safety • November 20, 2024

Staying Safe and Active: The Best Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors

One of the less desirable effects of aging is that it’s not as easy to get around as it was when we were younger. This might be a discouraging, or even frightening, reality. Perhaps you are less inclined to take advantage of opportunities for outings or afraid of being as active as you would like…

Health & Wellness, Safety, Senior Living • September 21, 2024

How Fast Does Parkinson’s Usually Progress? What To Expect After a Diagnosis

It can start with an almost undetectable quiver of a hand. Then you notice difficulty in day-to-day tasks. Before you know it, you’re faced with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. As scary as it may seem, Parkinson’s disease doesn’t always quickly descend into severe stages. Many people live a functional and comfortable life for years.…

Senior woman with walker getting out of car

Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Safety • July 26, 2024

How To Use a Walker With Wheels: Safety and Movement Recommendations

Walkers are a great tool to prevent falls, increase independence, and aid in recovery. But learning to use a walker with wheels may feel overwhelming as you must relearn how to do things like walking or sitting again with this new contraption. It may even feel like it’s more of a burden than a help.…

Alzheimer’s & dementia, Lifestyle, Safety, Senior Living • May 24, 2024

Dementia and Driving:Can You Drive With Dementia?

How To Navigate Driving and Dementia You’re starting to notice more scrapes and dents on your dad’s car. You’re worried that he recently got lost driving to the grocery store he’s been shopping at for the past 20 years. You find yourself thinking it may not be safe for your dad to be driving anymore.…

Safety, Technology • April 12, 2024

Don’t Fall Prey to Artificial Intelligence Scams: Tips for Recognizing and Guarding Against AI Scammers

Despite the many benefits of artificial intelligence, scammers have utilized it in creative ways to make their tactics subtler and more effective. You’ve probably received a phishing email looking like it came straight from a friend or a business you are connected with. Maybe your phone rings several times a day with spam calls. Some…

Safety • October 19, 2023

What Is the Ideal Room Temperature for the Elderly?

Have you walked into the home of your elderly parents or another relative and been surprised by how warm it was? You’re not alone. Finding and maintaining a safe household temperature for your elderly loved one is essential. Learn here how to find and maintain this temperature. In this article, we will discuss: Why maintaining…

nurse checking heart beat of elderly man

Caregiving, Safety • October 18, 2023

What Are the Possible Dangers of Seniors Living Alone?

Finding the right living situation during the golden years can be a struggle. Moving out of a home you love can be incredibly difficult, and you may be wondering what problems the elderly face living alone? Is it that dangerous? This guide will help you navigate and understand the dangers of living alone as a…

Health & Wellness, Safety • October 18, 2023

What Are Symptoms of Dehydration in Elderly People?

Dry mouth, no energy, and feeling weak? If you or an elderly loved one is experiencing dehydration, the symptoms are no fun — and can become dangerous. The good news is that knowing the symptoms of dehydration can help your elderly loved one recover from and prevent dehydration. From reading this guide: You'll be able…

Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Safety • October 18, 2023

Top 10 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors

Barbecues, vacations to the beach, fishing trips at the cabin — enjoying the great outdoors is what summer is all about. Aging shouldn’t stop you from taking pleasure in summer activities. Extreme heat, over-exposure to the sun, or too little hydration can all lead to a very dangerous situation if you aren’t careful. Thankfully, you…

Caregiving, Health & Wellness, Safety • October 18, 2023

The Challenges of Medication Management for Seniors and 13 Tips for Success

The ringing phone awakens you in the middle of the night. Your elderly parent has just sustained a fall and needs help immediately. After getting emergency help at the hospital, you learn that your parent took their blood pressure medicine (lisinopril) along with pain medication (hydrocodone) — a dangerous combination that resulted in extreme dizziness…

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