7 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
Summer is the perfect time of year for outdoor fun. We enjoy beach days, backyard barbeques, open air shopping malls and holiday parades in the warm sunshine. Despite the carefree nature of summer, it’s important for seniors to take precautions against the sun and heat. Keep the following 7 tips in mind for a safe…
How To Be a Good Caregiver
As our loved ones get older, their needs will grow and change. There may come a time when they need help to continue living a quality life. If your loved one can safely maintain independence, but needs help with disease management, injury recovery or everyday tasks, at-home caregiving could be the right option. Before taking…
February Is Senior Independence Month
The second, shortest month of the year is all about love and heart health awareness, but February is also National Senior Independence Month. As we age, it’s challenging not to become dependent on others. Whether help is needed to carry heavy objects, move around the house or dress in the morning, we all lose some…
Does Senior Living Reduce Hospitalizations?
Are seniors safer living at a skilled nursing facility than alone? While senior living homes can provide more care and attention to prevent falls and other incidents, researchers at the Brown School at Washington University wanted a more definitive answer. Their recent study looked into whether or not senior living environments have an effect on…