After a Fall
Knowing what to do after a fall and how to get up after a fall are important to protect yourself from pain and inconvenience. > After you have fallen assess if you are in great pain or are injured. > Call to someone for help if they are at home in another room. > If […]
October Newsletter: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Check out our October newsletter for tips on how to reduce your risk of getting breast cancer, fall prevention, how to deal with a snoring spouse, a line-up of great local events and more! Click here to read our October newsletter.
Falls are a Big Deal for the Elderly
While it may seem like no big deal for a young person to slip and fall, falls and their resulting injuries can prove fatal for an elderly person. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an elderly person dies from a fall every 20 minutes in the United States. There are a number […]
Unintentional Injuries: How Can You Protect Yourself?
According to the National Safety Council, more than 145,000 deaths in 2015 were the result of unintentional injuries. Topping the list is poisoning, usually as a result of a prescription drug overdose. Motor vehicle crashes come in second for unintentional-injury-related deaths. Everyone can do their part to make the roads safer by not texting while […]
June Newsletter: National Safety Month
Our June newsletter has gardening tips, senior safety information, local events, sun safety and skin cancer facts and much more! Click here to read our June newsletter.
FAQs: Concerned About Your Aging Love One?
Below are the answers to some common questions you many have about in-home care and helping your loved one remain at home as long as possible. What are some signs my aging parents might need extra help? You come home for a weekend visit with your elderly parents and are shocked by what you see. […]
Checking In: Is Mom or Dad Ok on Their Own?
How Do You Decide if Your Aging Parents Are Safe? Whether you live 5 minutes or 50 miles away from your aging parents, it can be difficult to assess how they are doing on their own as they get on in years. You may worry about whether they are able to handle the day-to-day domestic chores […]
