CDC and WHO Hand Washing Guidelines
Follow 5 Steps to Wash Your Hands the Right Way: Wet your hands with clean, running water and apply soap. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your fingernails. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Rinse your hands well […]
Halloween Safety Tips for Seniors
Halloween can be fun for all ages. However, seniors with dementia and other physical limitations, Halloween can cause negative impacts, such as confusion or falls. The following are some safety tips for seniors on Halloween: Keep floors, entry ways and porches free of decorations. Add night lights near door ways and halls to keep them […]
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 […]
Technology For Seniors and Family Caregivers Makes Aging a Little Easier
New technologies are making growing older easier. There are cell phones designed specifically for seniors, apps that remind you to take your medication, GPS devices on shoes and other personal affects to help loved ones keep tabs on a family member—the list goes on and on. These technologies are helping to keep aging loved ones […]