Safe Driving Tips for Seniors over 60 From changes to their vision to managing a chronic medical condition or two, many adults over the age of 60 are unable to drive themselves anymore. Many of these elders turn to senior care providers to help transport them to whatever appointments or locations they need to go.…
What Single Factor Helps to Reduce Hospital Readmission Rates for Seniors? There are so many things that go into a healthy lifestyle that it can be difficult to pinpoint one particular issue to focus on most. The same holds true when it comes to recovery, especially for seniors who may have limited strength, mobility, or…
Keeping Your Elderly Parent Safe in Winter Months Another autumn is ending. The leaves have been raked, the wood stacked, the rock salt purchased. Winter brings concern for your elderly parent and for good reason. Fifty percent of hypothermia deaths occur in people over the age of 55. Hypothermia Being aware of the symptoms will…
How to Help Your Elderly Parent After Hip Replacement Your parent has opted for hip surgery. They may have had an injury, rheumatoid arthritis or a tumor that prompted their decision. The surgery was a success and now the healing begins. Elder Care Providers If there ever was a time to consider an elder care…
Making Trick-or-Treating a Fun and Safe Experience for Your Parent and Children Spending time with your children is a wonderful way for your aging parent to enhance their lives and maintain better mental and emotional health as they age in place. As a family caregiver, integrating your parent into your children’s lives is also an…
5 Bathroom Safety Tips for National Safe at Home Week The bathroom is a room in the house where many of the household injuries occur. This happens because of the nature of the tasks that are performed there, as well as the conditions that tend to be slippery and difficult for those seniors who are…
Why Seniors Should Use Occupational Therapy You may have heard the term “occupational therapy” before, but do you know what it is? The American Occupational Therapy Association defines it as a professional who “helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through therapeutic use of daily activities, or…
Elder Care Tips: Essential Documents You Should Have Accessible at All Times As a family caregiver, information is the most powerful tool you can have in your elder care journey. Having access to the right information at all times helps you to handle emergency situations, visits to the hospital, or other decisions with your aging…