How Seniors can Survive the Coldest and Darkest Months of the Year As the temperature starts to plummet and the days get shorter, it can be hard for seniors to adjust to winter. While most people enjoy bundling up in cozy sweaters and sipping on warm drinks, for some seniors, winter can be a tough [...]
Is your Elderly Loved One Still a Safe Driver? Are you getting a little concerned about your elderly loved one's ability to drive? It's an inevitable fact of life that as we age, many of our abilities start to diminish. For some people, this might mean weaker bones or a decrease in stamina. But for [...]
How Seniors Can Avoid Falls Inside and Outside the Home It's a fact that many seniors fall and injure themselves, but this is not something to be taken lightly. Falls can lead to serious injuries such as broken bones and other injuries which can have long-term consequences including more falls later down the line and [...]
How to Keep Aging Parents Safe While Still Getting Care May 18, 2020 We are all aware at just how crazy everything has been for the past 2-1/2 months. Think about this...just 4-1/2 short months ago, January 1st of this year, many of us made resolutions, set goals, and formulated a vision of what [...]
It's summer, and the days are only getting hotter for the next couple of months. While this generally means family reunions, picnics, golf, tennis, and other outdoor activities, it can also pose a safety risk, especially for older individuals. We are here with 7 tips that will help ensure your time outside remains fun and [...]
There is nothing quite like the feeling of being safe and sound at home. It's our sanctity, our safe haven, our respite from the outside world. As we get older, and face physical changes, health conditions, and other limitations, our home can become a minefield of hazards that we don’t even realize are there. According to [...]
For many of us, the summer is a time of fun, time with friends and family, heading to the pool or the beach, and making lasting memories. Unfortunately, along with the summer, come high temperatures that can pose a risk, especially to seniors. Your body works hard to keep to a normal temperature. Excessive heat [...]
These conversations can go in all sorts of directions. Sometimes it’s best to let that happen. But there are a few key issues you should cover: How Things Are Now – Is the person you care about already facing challenges that you may not be aware of? Do you have a clear and realistic view [...]
It is important that, when our loved ones are home, they are safe. The trouble is, there are potential hazards lurking in the very homes that are supposed to provide comfort. That's why we developed this Home Safety Checklist, so you can quickly and easily address the most common safety hazards in your aging loved [...]
A revolution in home mobility In-home non-medical care can immediately enhance lifestyle, improve independence and take pressure off the main caregiver. Increasingly popular with people who find themselves or family members less mobile through accident, ageing, illness or disability, are a new-age of home elevators which can offer a safe and elegant alternative to the [...]
