Mom’s Coming Home from the Hospital: Can We Handle Her Home Care Alone?
Your 90-year-old mother, who has been living independently, recently experienced a fall that resulted in a cracked pelvis. After spending time in the hospital, she
Category: Fall Prevention
Safe and Effective Tips for Lifting a Senior
Taking care of an older family member often means that you’ll be helping them move around the house, getting in and out of chairs and
24-Hour Care to Help Seniors Age at Home Without Facing a Move
At first, caring for Mom may have just taken up a few hours of the week. But now, she’s starting to need help throughout most
Exercises for Seniors to Prevent Falls at Home
According to the CDC, around one in three seniors suffer falls every year, and fewer than fifty percent discuss those falls with their doctors. Often,
How to Modify the Home to Prevent Falls for Older Loved Ones
The ability to live at home as you age is a wonderful thing. However, the risk of falling in the home is a significant risk
Understanding Senior Bruising and What to Do About It
Of all the changes that happen as a person ages, senior bruising is one that can be alarming for family members to observe in their
Are These Risk Factors for Elderly Abuse Present for Your Loved One?
Providing the helping hand that empowers seniors to stay healthy, independent, and happy is the intent of not only our professional senior care staff, but
Signs of Elder Abuse in Senior Loved Ones
While it goes without saying that abusing an older adult is something that would never even occur to most people, it is a tragically prevalent
Learn How to Create a Fall Plan of Care
Falls in older adults are all too common, and may have dire consequences. If you care for an aging adult, taking the time to put
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