Author: Kathy Gabel

Home Safety for Elderly – Age in Place With Comfort and Security

We all know that home is where the heart is, which is why the hearts of so many older adults are set on remaining at

Decrease COPD Symptoms by Cleaning the Air Inside Your Home

Family members providing COPD care for an older loved one know that outdoor air pollution can make symptoms worse. But, did you know that compromised

Medication Noncompliance: Know the Dangers, Reduce the Risks for Seniors

Medications can both enhance and save lives, but there is a hidden risk that can create dire consequences — the danger of medication noncompliance. Statistics

Try These Tips to Improve Medication Management for Seniors

With as many as 10,000 prescription drugs available in the United States, it’s no surprise that so many seniors – approximately one in three –

Simple Physiotherapy Exercises Improve Overall Health and Safety as We Age

Improving a senior’s balance is one of the best ways to improve overall health, especially when it comes to fall prevention. After an older adult

Learn About Risk Factors and Resources for Senior Fall Prevention Safety

Perhaps you’ve been beside a loved one at the hospital and noticed the nurse attaching a brightly colored “FALL RISK” band to his/her wrist, alerting

The Questions to Ask Before Taking Care of Elderly Parents in Your Own Home

One of the more honorable actions adult children can make is to start taking care of elderly parents in their own home. Our parents took

Best Ways for Dealing with Siblings and Elderly Parents with Care Needs at Home

When we were young, we figured out how to share toys and games as well as the attention of our parents. Those same feelings likely

Learn How to Recognize the Signs of Elder Care Abuse

While it goes without saying that abusing an older adult is something that would never even occur to most people, it’s a tragically typical occurrence

Be Aware of These Senior Abuse Risk Factors

Providing the assistance that helps seniors remain healthy, happy and independent is the objective of not only our professional senior care experts, but of each