Navigating icy pathways and snowy drives can be daunting for just about anyone, but adding a wheelchair or a walker to the mix means Old Man Winter can make you want to hibernate. But don't shut yourself away. Here are 10 tips for using a wheelchair or walker in the...
Health and well being
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9 Tips for Seniors to Stay Active and Safe This Winter
The winter season doesn't mean that you have to find yourself stuck inside all the time. Staying active during this time of year means planning ahead and being aware of your surroundings. Here are some ways that you can protect yourself from winter concerns and enjoy...
Heart Attack and Stroke: Know the Signs and Reduce Your Risk
Heart Attack and Stroke: Know the Signs and Reduce Your Risk February is American Heart Month, so we are sharing important information on heart health. According to the American Heart Association, following a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk factors...
Bathroom Safety After a Total Hip Surgery
GUEST POST - Hip replacements have become a common theme in today’s operating room and are expected to continue to skyrocket in the next few years. You or someone you know might have had a hip replacement. Not all patients recover and bounce back as quick or...
6 Ways to Stay Safe in the Bathroom
January is National Bath Safety month which is a great time to outline the importance of making the bathroom safer for aging adults and the whole family. The slippery-when-wet surfaces of the bathroom can become extra perilous when compounded with the balance and...
In-Home Care Services help Caregivers
Being a caregiver is a huge responsibility that millions of Americans take on to look after a spouse, elderly parent or other family member. Depending on the level of caregiving needed, it can be difficult to take any time off. Because caregiving can be overwhelming...
How to Recognize and Prevent Caregiver Burnout
Your role as a caregiver is extremely important. You provide comfort and aid to someone who can no longer fully support themselves. But caregiving often creates burnout, fatigue, and stress. Caregiver burnout can keep you from enjoying your life and lead to problems...
Signs of Depression in Seniors
Depression can happen to anyone, at any age. It can happen to people coming from any type of background. It doesn't skip a person because of the number of accomplishments they have performed in their lifetime. So how can you tell if someone that you care about is...