Improving balance and strength is one key way to help prevent senior falls. Balance can be impacted for a variety of reasons as we grow older: medication side effects, low vision, chronic…
Try these simple home adaptations to prevent a senior fall for someone you love. When a younger person falls, their biggest concern may be embarrassment. It’s often a matter of just picking…
The weather is heating up and summer is here. That’s great news for seniors who love to be outdoors. But seniors need to be careful when they are exercising in hotter temperatures.…
January is National Bath Safety Month which means it’s a fantastic time to talk about how keep your senior loved one from falling in the bath. There are more than 36 million…
Is your elderly loved one having a difficult time using their bathroom? Maybe, they suffer from chronic pain that makes it difficult for them to get in and out of their shower.…
More than 32.8 million Americans are currently over the age of 65, and that number is expected to climb to 38.6 million by 2030. As the population ages, the need for in-home…
In the United States, around 10% of all falls in older adults cause severe injuries. Shockingly, less than half of the adults who fall report their fall to their doctor. Several factors…
The results of remaining physically active throughout the aging process are considerable. However, for people with Parkinson’s, it could truly be a game-changer in the progression of the disease. Several recent studies…
Remember Sunday dinners at the grandparents’, whenever the whole family came together round the table to have a hearty meal, chitchat, and laughter? Regrettably, with many families now living far away from…