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Falling is one of the top safety concerns of seniors and their caregivers. With these simple fall-proofing tips, you can help prevent falls at home and ensure that your home is safe for seniors.
How to Prevent Falls at Home | Senior Helpers of OrlandoAs we all take steps to follow the CDC’s infection control and prevention procedures and adhere to state and local mandates to help stop the spread of COVID-19, we must not lose sight that seniors and family caregivers are affected in more ways than one during this pandemic.
Reducing Isolation: Helping Seniors and Family Caregivers Stay Socially Engaged in Trying TimesOne in four Americans of 65 years or older falls every year. According to an online report by the National Council on Aging, every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency room as a result of a fall. Many falls can be prevented by making appropriate home modifications and promptly addressing related health issues and lifestyle factors.
Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors and Family CaregiversDo you want to enjoy caregiving activities and experience less stress? Preparing in advance for activities outside the home can reduce stress for both the family caregiver and the person in his or her care.
Ways to Reduce Family Caregiver Stress and Help Seniors Enjoy Activities Outside the HomeWhile visiting senior loved ones during family reunions, Sunday brunches, or holiday breaks, we usually make sure we catch up on the latest family news and on any medical updates our loved ones care to share.
Signs Showing a Senior Loved One Needs Home Health Care ServicesFamily members can help seniors enjoy a more meaningful holiday season if they provide them with gifts that enhance emotional and cognitive well-being, increase social interaction, and promote physical wellness.
Need a Special Holiday Gift for a Senior? Check Our List of Holiday Ideas!Family caregivers can enhance daily caregiving by adding creative and stimulating activities to their daily schedule and that of the person under their care.
Fun Activities Outside the Home Enhance Life for Seniors and Family CaregiversWhen older adults retire and family and friends have moved to other areas or passed away, some retirees find themselves entering a time of unexpected isolation.
Reduce Senior Isolation by Providing Opportunities for Social InteractionWant to reduce caregiver stress and promote overall health? One solution is a daily walking routine that incorporates social interaction.
Ways to Reduce Family Caregiver Stress: Increase Daily Physical Activity and Social InteractionIt’s common to hear retirees and older adults say, “I am not going anywhere. I’m staying in my own home!” Many seniors want to age in place and do not want to leave their home.
Want to age in place? Don’t forget to plan and prepare for home health care!When family members are faced with having to take care of an older adult, they are often taken aback by the seemingly insurmountable number of care essentials involved, especially when acting as the sole caregiver or a first-time caregiver.
Home safety priorities when caring for an older adultThanksgiving and the winter break are right around the corner, so family trips and holiday reunions will soon start. Are you ready for them?
Make holiday gatherings memorable with hands-on activities that encourage social interactionEvery 11 seconds, an older American will end up at a hospital emergency room due to a fall. And every 19 minutes, an older adult over 65 will die after sustaining a fall, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA).
Steps to Reduce the Risk of a Fall in a Parent’s HomeWith the help of a noninvasive retinal scan, a team of neuroscientists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has found that signs of Alzheimer's disease (AD) can be identified in the retina in the early stages of the disease.
New Eye Scan May Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’s, Research FindsSummer months in Florida often remind us of family reunions: charcoal grills smelling up the yard and the constant hum of the overhead fan at grandma's. But the steamy 98º outdoor temperature is almost unbearable.
Steps to Help Seniors Stay Hydrated: Reducing the Risk of Heat-Related IllnessesWe have finally reached that time of the year when families are beginning to plan family reunions and long-awaited trips. If you didn’t take a family trip during the winter months, don’t worry; spring has just arrived and the hot summer months are just around the corner.
Planning a Trip to See the Grandparents? Tips on Preparing a Productive Family VisitCreating a list of yearly resolutions may be a simple task for some; however, achieving all those goals may be a much harder task to accomplish for adults 50 and older. According to an online report in Statistical Brain, published Jan. 1, 2017, adults 50 and older are less likely to achieve their yearly resolutions than younger adults in their twenties.
6 Yearly Resolutions: Steps to Improve Senior Wellness and Safety in the New YearIf you are 65 and older, your chances of having serious flu-related complications are higher than in younger adult populations. As we age, our immune system weakens.
Ready for the Flu Season? Steps to Help Prepare Seniors and Family Caregivers for the Flu SeasonBeing a full-time family caregiver is not an easy task, especially when providing care for someone with dementia. It's not unusual for family caregivers to be impacted by work overload and constant stress when trying to provide 24/7 care for an older spouse or parent diagnosed with a neurodegenerative illness such Alzheimer’s disease.
Steps to Help Reduce Family Caregiver StressIf you want to help improve the quality of life of older adults, think about including music in a senior’s daily list of activities.
Senior Home Health Care Agency: Benefits of Including Music in Daily ActivitiesIf you want to encourage older adults to stay active, try combining some fun activities into one daily outing.
Want to Encourage Seniors to Stay Active? Combine Fun Activities and Take a Journal and Camera Along