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Staying Safe and Prepared: A Guide for Aging Adults in the Fall Season

September 20, 2023
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As the vibrant hues of autumn leaves paint the landscape and the crisp air signals the arrival of fall, it's a perfect time for aging adults to take stock and prepare for the upcoming colder months. While incredibly scenic, fall can also bring unique safety challenges, especially for seniors. This article will explore important safety precautions and tips to help aging adults enjoy the season's beauty while staying safe and well-prepared. Outdoor Safety Mind the Leaves: Fallen leaves are not...

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Incorporating Caregiving Services with Technology for Aging Adults

August 8, 2023
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As the population ages, the concept of independent living for seniors has gained significant importance. Many aging adults wish to maintain their autonomy and stay in the comfort of their own homes, even as they encounter difficulties with daily activities. Thanks to technological advancements, it’s now possible to combine caregiving services with innovative products like cameras, and emergency response systems, allowing seniors to enjoy a higher quality of life while remaining in their cherished home environments. Today we’ll explore how...

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Happy Holidays! Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping With Your Senior Loved Ones

November 30, 2022
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Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping with Your Senior Loved One With the holidays upon us, we are all geared up for some Holiday shopping. When you hunt for gifts with your aging loved one, be merry and wise by implementing some safe shopping tips! 1. Spread the Joy. You may find that you have an extensive Christmas Gift List this year. Spread out the joy of shopping over several days. A full day of shopping will only wear your loved...

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24-Hour Home Care: Winter Tips for Helping Your Senior to Prevent Injuries

January 4, 2022
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24-Hour Home Care - 24-Hour Home Care: Winter Tips for Helping Your Senior to Prevent Injuries

Unfortunately, thousands of elderly people fall during the winter. They break their backs, fracture their hips, and get many other injuries. For you as a family caregiver of your elderly loved one or their 24-hour home care providers, hopefully, the tips noted here today will help your elderly loved one to prevent an injury this winter. Keep Up with Physical Activity One of the best ways that your elderly loved one can prevent injuries this winter is by keeping active....

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6 Winter Safety Tips for Older Adults

December 21, 2021
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Elderly Care - Checking Your Parent’s Winter Clothing

Winter is a beautiful time of the year. The snow sparkles and it’s the perfect weather to sit in front of the fireplace with a warm cup of cocoa. But, for older adults, winter also brings some safety concerns. There’s ice to slip on, cold weather that can cause hypothermia, and a risk for frostbite. There are lots of ways family caregivers can keep their older family members safe from cold and ice, though. Below are 5 safety tips for...

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Easy Ways to Keep Your Senior Safe at Home

August 10, 2021
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a resident and a caregiver outside

There is no place like home, but as our loved ones get older, it is not always safe to keep things the way they are. Deciding whether the home environment is safe for your aging loved one is essential, but there are some simple steps you can take during this process: Fall hazards. Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors, so one simple way to prevent this is to remove fall risks such as throw rugs, unneeded furniture...

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How to Tell If It’s Still Safe for Your Aging Parent to Drive

July 6, 2021
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One of the hardest things some seniors may face is the risk of no longer being able to drive. While there is no age cut off, many factors can impair driving making it unsafe for some to be on the road.It is our experience that taking away a loved one’s ability to drive feels like taking away their independence. It is often felt that driving is our right when really, it is our privilege and our duty to remain safe...

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Independent, Assisted or Nursing? Which Living Option One is Right for Your Loved One?

June 1, 2021
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When one thinks of moving their loved one into an assisted living facility, several things come to mind. What will it look like? What amenities are included? What are the activities and food like? Will their needs be met so they can be happy, healthy and safe? All of these questions are crucial ones, but it is also important to understand the difference between the three living situations and what it will look like. Independent living. The independent living category...

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Four Ways Your Senior’s Health Could Determine Her Ability to Keep Driving

October 20, 2020
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Elder Care - Four Ways Your Senior’s Health Could Determine Her Ability to Keep Driving

If your elderly family member wants to keep driving, paying closer attention to what’s going on with her health could be the ticket. Your senior may still have options, even if her health is keeping her from being as safe as she could be behind the wheel. Chronic Health Concerns Are Getting Worse The worst part about managing chronic health conditions is that when they’re ignored, they can get worse. They also have a bigger impact on other activities, like...

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How Elderly Care Can Keep Seniors Safer in the Kitchen

August 3, 2020
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Elderly Care - How Elderly Care Can Keep Seniors Safer in the Kitchen

Because of changes to physical or cognitive abilities, some older adults are at risk of injuring themselves at home. One place where injuries commonly happen is in the kitchen. After all, it’s full of sharp cooking tools, a hot stove, and has a floor that is usually a smooth, slippery surface. The combination of these factors gives family caregivers good reason to worry. However, when elderly care is involved, there is far less reason to worry. There are many things...

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