Fire preparedness is a vital aspect of ensuring home safety for seniors. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, seniors are 2.3 times more likely to die in a fire than younger adults. This makes fire prevention even more important for your senior parent. You’ve visited your loved one’s home and made sure she has everything […]
See MoreIf your mom is aging in place alone and wants to continue doing so, you’re probably worried about how to keep her safe at home. Seniors can live very comfortably and safely at home, with just a few modifications and support systems in place. If you can’t visit your mom daily because you have work, […]
See MoreThe 4th of July is the most celebrated holiday of the summer. Almost every city, park, and community has some type of Independence Day celebration that many look forward to all year. It’s a great time to gather together, see friends and even family that you haven’t seen all day, eat, drink, and stay out […]
See MoreAccidents happen. As a senior ages, they have a higher chance of falling. This may happen because of bad footwear, loose rugs, going up the stairs or down, or even a lack of balance as a person gets older. Their center of gravity can change, or a new medication may cause an unexpected side effect […]
See MoreAging in place is more popular than ever. It’s easy to understand why seniors want to stay in their homes as they get older. Often seniors are already living in homes where they are happy. They have family members, neighbors they know, and routines that give them purpose and happiness. But there are myths about […]
See MoreWhen you are taking care of a senior parent, it’s scary to think about emergencies. But you need to be prepared because there’s a good chance that you will have to deal with a parental medical emergency at some point. Your senior parent will likely have a fall at some point, and that fall could […]
See MoreSeniors that are living independently often prefer to keep driving themselves as long as possible. And many seniors can drive very well during the day, but driving at night can be trickier. Seniors may have trouble seeing at night. And having slower reflexes can make it difficult for seniors to adjust to things like animals […]
See MoreIt’s summer and your mom loves being outside in her gardens. How do you help her enjoy her favorite hobby without that activity risking her safety? Here are a few tips, and how elder care can help. Use Sunscreen and Bug Repellant Before she goes outside, your mom needs to apply sunscreen. If ticks and […]
See MoreWhen seniors come home from a hospital stay or when seniors have mobility challenges, they may need help getting in and out of bed or getting around the house. Transferring seniors in and out of bed can be difficult for family members that aren’t trained in safe transferring methods. Personal care at home for seniors […]
See MoreNovember 13-19 is International Fraud Awareness Week. Fraud week is the perfect time to sit with your aging loved one and talk to them about the dangers of someone trying to scam them out of their hard-earned cash. Financial scammers often go after the elderly because they believe that generation has plenty of money in […]
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