Prescriptions That Increase Fall Risks in Seniors

What comes to mind when you think of strategies to reduce fall risks in seniors? Increasing the number of lights in the home? Removing clutter and other tripping hazards? Keeping the floors clean and dry? These are all important components to preventing falls in the home, but there’s another common culprit to keep in mind: […]

Why is a Medical Assessment Needed Following a Fall?

While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and began to fall. Fortunately, you were able to get there in time to ease the tumble, so she didn’t get hurt. Because there was no harm, there was no need to see the doctor. After a brief break, you both went about […]

How Home Care Helps Those Living with MS

“Home is a shelter from storms – all sorts of storms.” – William J. Bennett Whenever we think of home, we should be able to envision thoughts of safety, comfort, and relaxation. For someone with multiple sclerosis, however, the home environment can be downright hazardous. Millions of people worldwide are living with MS, and the […]

Look Out for These Clues to Reduce the Risk of Falls in the Elderly

For those age 65 and older, falls are a very serious threat. As many as one in four older adults will experience a fall, and after falling, the possibility of falling again doubles. Senior falls often result in E/R visits, fractures, head injuries, and hospitalizations – not to mention the costs connected with falls: up […]

Take a Stand Against Senior Falls with These Exercises

Fall prevention: it’s one of the top focuses of healthy aging, since falls are one of the top causes for serious injury and even death in older adults. At Absolute Companion Care, providers of expert home care in Sparks and the surrounding areas, we work hard to ensure the home environment is assessed for fall risks and […]

Absolute Companion Care’s Room by Room Senior Fall Prevention Tips

If your senior loved one is one of the 90% of older adults who chooses to remain at home throughout aging, there are several considerations to ensure the senior’s comfort, independence, and most importantly, safety. It’s a common assumption that if the senior remains at home, particularly if she’s lived there for a number of […]