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, […]
Helping Seniors Cope with Pandemic Fatigue
It has been more than six months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions which have been put in place to emphasize safety can start to wear on all of us, and while there is a natural craving to want to “get back to normal,” there is a new issue: helping seniors cope with pandemic […]
Managing Urinary Incontinence in Seniors
While common in seniors, urinary incontinence is a challenging condition to manage, impacting everyday life in many ways and often leading to decreased self-confidence and assurance as well as the limiting of rewarding activities. However, it’s essential to realize that that urinary incontinence is not something that must simply be accepted as an ordinary component […]
Managing Urinary Incontinence in Seniors
While common in seniors, urinary incontinence is a challenging condition to manage, impacting everyday life in many ways and often leading to decreased self-confidence and assurance as well as the limiting of rewarding activities. However, it’s essential to realize that that urinary incontinence is not something that must simply be accepted as an ordinary component […]
Transitional Home Care for Seniors: Help with Returning Home After a Hospital Stay
After a surgical procedure or hospitalization, the words we look forward to hearing most are, “Here are your discharge papers – you’re able to go home now!” What a feeling of relief there is in coming through the front door, sinking into a favorite chair, and unwinding. Yet there are frequently quite a few tasks […]
Aging in Place Modifications to Create a Dementia-Friendly Home
The daily dilemmas of providing care for a senior loved one with dementia are constantly changing. Today, the difficulty could be frustration due to the lack of ability to communicate effectively. Next week, it may be wandering and attempting to go “home.” There can be sleepless nights if sundowning is a factor, or aggressive actions […]
Elderly and Dehydration: Don’t Overlook This Health Risk
During the hottest time of the year, maintaining proper hydration is necessary, especially for older adults. As a matter of fact, close to 1/2 of all older adults are chronically under-hydrated, according to a recently available UCLA study, which can lead to an assortment of health problems, such as kidney stones, urinary tract infection, and […]
Elderly and Dehydration: Don’t Overlook This Health Risk
During the hottest time of the year, maintaining proper hydration is necessary, especially for older adults. As a matter of fact, close to 1/2 of all older adults are chronically under-hydrated, according to a recently available UCLA study, which can lead to an assortment of health problems, such as kidney stones, urinary tract infection, and […]
Summer Safety Suggestions for Seniors
The longer days of summer mean additional time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other delightful seasonal pursuits. However, it also means an elevated risk for a variety of health concerns for the elderly, who happen to be more vulnerable to heat-related complications such as: Heat syncope (faintness/dizziness) Heat cramps Heat edema […]