Senior Safety
Resources and information regarding senior safety and individuals with in home care.
Senior Safety, Considerations When Your Parents Want to Age in Place
You have probably the phrase “Aging in Place” and simply put, Aging in Place means allowing your parent to age in their current home. Almost all adults want to live in their home for as long as possible and not move to an assisted living facility. It allows them to remain in familiar surroundings and in a community which they are comfortable. There are a number of factors that go into allowing a parent to Age in Place, their health, their safety around the home, their support network and of course finances. Although there comes a time when moving may be required, there are many tips and steps you can take to help keep your parent safe. And if your parent can remain safe, they can Age in Place for a long time. Below are our blogs which may help in keeping your parents safe in their own home.
Senior Safety Blog
Assisted Living or In Home Care
Deciding whether your loved one should move into an assisted living facility or remain at home is a tough decision and, given the choice, almost everyone would prefer to stay at home. However, that kind of decision rarely depends on what we want. Costs, safety,...
In Home Care Vs. Home Health Care
There’s a lot of misinformation regarding in home care vs home health care. Both take place in a loved one’s home, but the type of services provided are very different. What is Home Health Care? Home health care is usually not full-time care. It’s medical help from a...
How to Stay Healthy: Mind, Body and Soul During the Holiday Season
The Holiday Season is upon us, with all that it brings with it! For many of us, the Holidays are a wonderful time to connect with our family and friends and celebrate life. However, for many seniors, especially those those who have lost a loved one or those who are...
How to Avoid the Flu
We've all had the flu before. The chills, the body aches, nausea, soreness, ugh! Many people experience the cold and flu during the winter months, leading to increased health care costs, physician visits, and lost productivity. Here are some simple steps to help you...
How to Avoid Isolation in Seniors
Isolation is one of the most common problems experienced by senior citizens. As they age, kids grow up and move away, taking grandchildren with them. These families may move their seniors to assisted living facilities or retirement homes, limiting their exposure to...
How to Give Your Aging Loved Ones Purpose
Depression is an alarmingly common problem in the elderly. Retirees often become isolated as they age, having lost the career that brought them friends, purpose, and a reason to get outside every day. As family members, it becomes your job to maintain these important...
How to Recognize Depression in the Elderly
Clinical depression with the elderly population is quite common, but that doesn't mean it's normal. Depression effects about 6 million Americans age 65 and older. However, only 10% receive treatment for it. Depression, by definition, is a prolonged state of sadness...
How to Determine If Your Elderly Parent Needs More Help
It often takes a crisis of some sort to act as a catalyst for conversations to occur about living independently. But if you are paying attention, you'll likely notice signs indicating your parents aren't as independent as they once were. Elders who want to remain in...
How to Help Seniors Stave Off Loneliness
Feeling like no one needs me anymore. That was the answer given to me when I asked an elderly client what the hardest part about getting older was. But what causes loneliness among the elderly, and how can we help to alleviate it? Studies show that Seniors who are...
How to Help Your Elderly Loved One Live Independently
As we age, or as our parents age, it becomes more and more challenging to live independently. Day to day tasks, can become more difficult. Here are some tips on what adult children or caregivers can do to help your elderly loved one live independently. Keep a current...
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