You’ve just left the doctor’s office with Mom. He is sending an order for a new medication to the pharmacy which should be ready when you …Read More
What to Ask Your Pharmacist About a New Senior Medication
April 28, 2023
Category: Senior Safety
In-Home Care Helps Maintain Independence When It Is Time to Stop Driving
November 25, 2022
It is a discussion no one wants to have with older parents, but one that will probably be required eventually. Having the capability to drive …Read More
Senior Mobility Issues: Helping a Loved One Adjust to a Wheelchair
August 26, 2022
Aging demands that we adjust to a wide range of changes. Our children grow up and move out. We may decide to sell the family …Read More
Why is a Medical Assessment Needed Following a Fall?
June 24, 2022
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 …Read More
Long-Distance Care: The Many Benefits of Partnering with a Senior Care Agency
August 27, 2021
It is said that distance makes the heart grow fonder, but long-distance care for aging parents may cause additional feelings: worry, concern, and helplessness, to …Read More
Tips to Keep Seniors Protected from Heat Illness This Summer
June 11, 2021
Throughout the entire long, cold winter, we enthusiastically anticipated the warmth of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and let the …Read More
Why Fall Prevention Is Vital for Seniors with Stiff Muscles and Joints
May 14, 2021
The statistics surrounding senior falls are alarming. Falls are the leading reason behind injury in older adults, and result in hundreds of thousands of hip …Read More
What Is Happening with My Senior Loved One? Treating Delirium During Hospitalization
May 7, 2021
A hospital stay is never something a senior looks forward to, but at least there’s the reassuring fact that the necessary care and treatment are …Read More
Look Out for These Clues to Reduce the Risk of Falls in the Elderly
February 26, 2021
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 …Read More
Long Term Care Planning for Elderly Parents
November 21, 2020
Being together over the holidays is a great time to get caught up and the perfect time to have discussions about long term care planning …Read More