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…
5 Myths About Aging
When it comes to aging, there should be nothing to fear. Like a fine wine, we only get better with age – right? Unfortunately, some myths about the aging process can make people stress over each birthday that passes. We debunk five common misconceptions of aging. Getting Older Is Sad Several studies show that seniors…
Is Life Better in a Skilled Nursing Facility?
When a loved one’s health starts to decline, the family must weigh all possible options to determine what’s best for quality of life. If the senior lives alone, has a health condition or is at increased risk for falls, it may be time to consider skilled nursing care as a serious option. Although your family…