As we age we face the very real threat of falls and injury. A fall can take away independence and change a lifestyle for the worse. To prevent falls, we recommend considering the following information: Risk Factors and Causes A study done by the Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife (affiliated with Harvard Medical School) examined… [Continue]
All about Slips and Falls in the Home
Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional death in homes and communities, according to the National Safety Council, leading to more than 25,000 fatalities in 2009. Older people are at greater risk for serious injury or even death after a fall; 80 percent of all people who die from falls were over the age of 65. While not… [Continue]
9 Warning Signs That Your Loved One Needs Help at Home
As people age, those activities they used to take for granted get harder to do. The body does not respond the way it used to. Even the most independent and mentally sharp elderly person still may find day to day activities hard to manage. For loved ones, it is critical to know the signs that… [Continue]
5 Tips for Helping Your Parents to Age Gracefully
Your parents were there for you when you began life; they helped you to take your first tentative steps and supported you with encouragement through adolescence. Even into adulthood, they were there to offer advice and assistance. Many years later, the roles have reversed. Mom and Dad are relying on you more and more, and… [Continue]
How To Convince Your Parents To Get A Medical Alert System
When your parents are elderly or have critical medical conditions, it’s natural for you to worry about them. Because you realize how serious the issue is, you want them to prepare in case of an emergency. If your parents fall or get sick while they’re home alone, what are they going to do? A medical… [Continue]
When Neighbors and Friends Aren’t Enough
When Claudia’s mother died last year, her father seemed to handle the loss better than she had expected. During her weekly Sunday visits, she surreptitiously checked to see if there were groceries in the fridge and clean clothes in his closet. Satisfied that he was managing on his own, she resisted the urge to worry…. [Continue]
Medical Alert Systems for Senior Residential Security
Stacey Burling works for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Her mother, 83 years old, was in her yard feeding the birds, when her four-legged cane slipped on the ground and she fell over. She had a difficult time getting up and lay there on the ground. Fortunately, her son lived nearby and was able to come to… [Continue]
How to Decide If It’s Time for a Medical Alert System
One of the most difficult aspects of caring for aging parents living independently is knowing you can’t always be there when you’re needed. Even if you live in the same town, it’s impossible to anticipate an emergency; when you live far away, worries are compounded by knowing it might be hours or days before you… [Continue]