Falls involving the elderly are all too common and can have dire outcomes. Fall prevention measures are critical, such as examining the house for fall risks like throw rugs along with other trip and fall hazards, inadequate lighting, and a lack of appropriate grab bars and railings. But there is a new approach being advised now: developing […]
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Although we might picture a Norman Rockwell-worthy Thanksgiving get-together, with the whole family enjoying quality time with one another and Grandma’s traditional food, the truth for many families involves something unanticipated: a visit to the hospital emergency room. Statistics reveal that emergency room visits for older adults jump an astounding 10% – 20% throughout the holidays.
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It’s a struggle that arises for many families: older adults adamantly want to age in place in their own homes, while their family members are worried about their basic safety. And there’s a point to be made in both instances. Older adults, particularly those who live alone, deal with a variety of risks: falls that could
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With an impassioned level of discussion rivaling the Hatfields and McCoys, it seems impossible to come to an answer around the issue of gun control. Yet regardless of which side of the issue you are on, there’s one little-spoken-of situation that should cause all of us to take pause: the frightening combination of Alzheimer’s disease and
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Could there be anything better than getting up well rested after a great night’s sleep, fully energized and able to face the morning? For a lot of older adults – as much as a third of them – obtaining enough sleep only happens within their dreams. And unfortunately, it’s a common assumption that poor sleep is
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intended for the elderly aren’t anything new, with an astounding $36 billion lost each year to financial abuse. And the most recent phone scams circulating that are targeting seniors are difficult for many seniors to recognize until it’s too late. Center for Elder Law and Justice attorney Nicole K. Parshall explains, “There is always a new
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Probably one of the most noble and admirable decisions adult children will make is to open up their house to an aging parent. Our parents raised and took care of us when we needed assistance, so it seems like a no-brainer to reciprocate when it becomes unsafe for Mom or Dad to live alone. But
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It is one of the most challenging decisions we face in later years, and a delicate issue for adult children to initiate with their elderly parents: relinquishing the car keys. Driving a vehicle, while creating an intrinsic experience of freedom and independence, could become very hazardous due to a variety of variables pertaining to aging.
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Living across the country from family makes it complicated to go visit our older loved ones as frequently as we’d like, but over the holidays, families make a more concerted effort to spend in-person time together – making it the ideal opportunity to review a senior’s safety and wellbeing. There are lots of warning signs
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