Visiting Aging Loved Ones This Holiday
Whether your aging loved ones live down the street or farther away, it’s important to bring the joys of the holiday season to them. Although life can get in the way of daily phone calls and weekly visits, communication should never drop off around the holidays. If your loved one is in a skilled nursing…
4 Travel Tips for Seniors
Whether your aging loved one is traveling with you for the holidays or on a spontaneous trip, it’s important to make it stress-free and enjoyable for everyone. When mom or dad joins you on vacation, many more factors come into play to ensure their safety. What tips should you know for safe travel with seniors?…
How to Avoid Unexpected Fall Risks
According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injury and death among older adults. If your aging loved one is over 65, there is a 25 percent chance that a fall will occur. In fact, a senior is admitted to the hospital for a fall every 11 seconds and…
Protect Your Hearing Month
Can you hear me now? According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, 48 million people have some degree of hearing loss. When noise-induced, this condition is preventable. Yet, the issue of hearing loss is often passed off as someone just being “hard of hearing.” October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. One in every…