Living alone comes with a certain amount of risk regardless of your age. But for seniors, there are certain risks, such as falls and fall-related hospitalizations, that may cause loved ones to be especially worried. Staying independent for as long as possible is an important part of one’s physical, mental, and emotional health. And your …
If you started to notice that your elderly loved one has started to struggle with everyday tasks around their home, then home care is a topic you may have brought up with them. While some older adults may welcome the idea of having a little extra help with their daily tasks, others may resist the …
Chronic conditions and age-related changes place older adults at increased risk for skin breakdown and damage to skin integrity, leading to poor outcomes that may impact quality of life. Although we cannot stop skin from aging, home care clinicians are in the best position to mitigate further skin problems and influence healthier outcomes for patients …
Fall prevention may not seem like a lively topic, but it’s important. As you get older, physical changes and health conditions — and sometimes the medications used to treat those conditions — make falls more likely. In fact, falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. Still, fear of falling doesn’t need to …
