Falls are the number one cause of injury for the over-65 club. Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that one in every three adults over the age of 65 falls each year. The CDC also reports that the number one cause of fatality from injury among seniors is falling. The direct medical Read More
Preventing Falls in Older Adults
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
Caring for Aging Parents from a Distance
By Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC In our society, we often move from the area where we grew up and away from our parents. This change can present more dilemmas for adult children as their parents become more dependent or resistant to assistance. Many families travel to spend holidays or vacations together, but as parents age, they Read More
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