With age comes wisdom, but also increased new risks and complications that one is now exposed to as well, particularly the risk of falling and possible injury. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control states that the risk of falling increases with each decade of life, and that each year one in every three Read More
World Elder Abuse Day – June 15th
Sad as it seems, Elder Abuse exists all over the world… Each of us needs to be aware of this and know that we can do something to end it! Many communities all over the globe have activities to bring awareness to the general public to reduce such incidents. Abuse is not only physical and Read More
Driving Safety for Seniors
Driving a vehicle and having the ability to run errands and be responsible for one’s own transportation provides a strong sense of independence and drastically improves quality of life. Therefore, it is a privilege that we wish to be able to maintain as long as possible. Everyone ages at a different pace and experiences different Read More
Medication Safety for Seniors
Taking numerous medications unfortunately becomes a reality for most senior citizens, as three out of four people over the age of 65 are treated for multiple medical conditions. Medication mistakes can be very dangerous and even deadly, so it is of utmost importance that loved ones and caregivers of seniors do everything possible to manage and Read More
Learning First Aid is Important for Family Caregivers
As a caregiver, one of your most important roles is to keep everyone safe. You never know when a medical emergency is going to come up and you want to always feel prepared — no matter how minor (or serious) the incident. One way to be a prepared and safe is learn first aid. It Read More
Activities that Delay the Onset of Dementia
Several studies have proven that a variety of activities that stimulate mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing can possibly delay the onset of dementia caused by diseases such as Alzheimer’s. This is thought to be due to the effects of cognitive reserve, which is the concept of developing your brain to help defend it against cognitive Read More
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