A Comprehensive Guide to Which Medications Cause Falls in Seniors
What comes to mind when you think about fall prevention for older loved ones? Adding more lighting? Getting rid of clutter and other tripping hazards? Keeping floors clean and dry? These are all crucial elements of fall prevention, but there is another common cause to bear in mind: reactions to medications. Many older adults are […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Which Medications Cause Falls in Seniors
What comes to mind when you think about fall prevention for older loved ones? Adding more lighting? Getting rid of clutter and other tripping hazards? Keeping floors clean and dry? These are all crucial elements of fall prevention, but there is another common cause to bear in mind: reactions to medications. Many older adults are […]
Here’s What to Do After a Senior Falls
While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and started to fall. Thankfully, you were able to get there in time to ease the fall, so he was not hurt. Because she wasn’t harmed, there was no need to visit the doctor. Following a quick break, both of you went about […]
Caring for MS at Home
“Home is a shelter from storms – all sorts of storms.” – William J. Bennett When we think of home, we should be able to conjure up thoughts of relaxation, comfort, and safety. For a loved one with multiple sclerosis, however, the home environment is sometimes actually quite hazardous. MS impacts millions of people worldwide […]
Stiff Knee Pain From Osteoarthritis Can Lead to a Higher Fall Risk for Seniors
The statistics related to senior falls are concerning. Falls are classified as the leading reason behind injury in seniors, and result in hundreds of thousands of hip fractures annually, as well as the countless other injuries sustained. As prevalent as falls in the elderly are, the risk is more than doubled for anyone with osteoarthritis, […]
Fall Proofing Your Home: Tips to Increase Senior Safety
For all those age 65 and older, falls are an immensely serious threat. Up to one in four older adults will experience a fall, and after falling, the chance of falling again doubles, which is why fall proofing your home is important for senior safety. Elderly falls often bring about E/R visits, fractures, head injuries, […]