The Dangers of Scatter Rugs

Jan 29, 2016 | Caregivers, Tips

Hospital emergency room personnel routinely treat adults over 65 years of age for injuries sustained after a fall-related event in their home that older individuals commonly describe as a slip, stumble, trip, loss of footing or near fall involving a carpet, runner or...

Elderly and pets: Essential to their lives

Dec 18, 2015 | Caregivers, Tips

Whether you’re a dog or a cat lover – or not even a pet person at all – studies have shown that owning an animal offers benefits for people of all ages. For the elderly the positive power of pet ownership is even stronger. Whether a senior lives alone or in a...

Dating after a spouse passes

Nov 20, 2015 | Tips

Nothing shakes a person’s world quite as much as a spouse passing away. If you or someone you know has experienced the loss of spouse, one of the most important things to do is to allow enough time to grieve. While that amount of time will vary from person to person,...

Downsizing the home: Where to move & what to keep

Oct 23, 2015 | Caregivers, Tips

Sooner or later, many seniors need to make a major change in their living arrangements, and that often includes downsizing their home – getting rid of the things they don’t need or use any more – and perhaps even moving into some kind of care facility. Where to move...

Gambling and Elders: The Risk

Sep 18, 2015 | Caregivers, Tips

Gambling is a serious issue and the fastest growing risk group for gambling-related problems are the elderly. A recent national study revealed that casino and bingo gambling surpassed going to the movies, dining, shopping, and golf as the preferred social activity of...

Things to do to prevent infection

Aug 28, 2015 | Caregivers, Tips

There are many common and not-so-common diseases and infections that are spread through a variety of physical contact and non-contact actions. While a large percentage of these potential illnesses do not pose a serious threat to healthy individuals, someone in a...