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
Keeping Seniors and People with Disabilities Safe and Healthy During Emergencies
Planning for emergencies can feel stressful, but for those taking care of a senior or someone with a disability or serious health condition, having a detailed emergency plan in place is essential. Caring for aging parents or someone with functional limitations and keeping that person safe and healthy in an emergency situation requires a little Read More
“Finding Dory” – Short Term Memory Loss & Hope
Last night I saw the new Pixar movie, “Finding Dory.” Yes, it is about a little fish that gets lost and the journey she takes looking for her parents and at the same time forgetting what she is doing. It is also about the voyage of life and all the people we meet as we Read More
Emergency Preparedness Plan for Caregivers
As a caregiver, one of your most important responsibilities is to keep everyone safe and to have a plan of action for emergency situations. When a crisis happens (medical emergency, natural disaster), you have to be able to think about the person you are caring for, and how you might best help them in that emergency 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
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