Understanding and Protecting Against AI Scams Targeting Seniors

October may be the season for spookiness, but none of Halloween’s haunts holds a candle to the frightening reality of the latest scams targeting seniors. Older adults have long been the target of scammers, who prey on their perceived vulnerability and loneliness. Yet technology is taking their efforts to a completely new level, making it […]

Balancing Health and Safety: Navigating Medications Linked to Falls in Seniors

What comes to mind when you think about fall prevention for a loved one? Adding more lighting? Removing clutter and other tripping hazards? Keeping the floors clean and dry? These are all important components to preventing falls in the home, but there’s another common culprit to consider: medications linked to falls. Many older adults are […]

Key Questions to Ask the Pharmacist When an Older Loved One Gets a New Medication

You have just left the doctor’s office with Mom. The doctor is sending over a new prescription to the drug store that should be ready when you get there. Your plan is to zip through the drive-through window, pick up the medication, and take Mom out to lunch. But is there a step you’re missing? Any […]

How Can Seniors Stay Independent When Giving Up the Car Keys?

It is a discussion no one wants to have with older parents, but one that will probably be needed eventually. Having the ability to drive whenever and wherever we want is an essential element to our sense of independence, yet as we grow older, driving becomes unsafe for multiple reasons: decreased reflex and response times, […]

What to Do After a Senior Fall

While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and began to fall. Fortunately, you were able to get there in time to ease the tumble, so she was not hurt. Because there was no injury, you did not call the doctor. After a short rest, both of you went about the […]

Home Care Agencies Help Families Overcome the Challenges of Long Distance Care

It is said that distance makes the heart grow fonder, but long distance care for aging parents might cause additional feelings: worry, concern, and helplessness, to mention a few. It is hard to understand just how your parents are doing through phone calls, video chats, emails, and letters. There are several actions you can take, […]

Osteoarthritis Joint Pain in the Elderly Increases Fall Risk

The data associated with senior falls is troubling. Falls are classified as the primary reason for injury in the elderly, bringing about hundreds of thousands of hip fractures each year, in addition to the numerous other injuries sustained. As common as falls are for seniors, the risk is more than doubled for people with osteoarthritis, […]

What Is Happening with My Older Loved One? Hospital Delirium in Older Adults

A hospital stay is not something a senior looks forward to, but at least there’s the reassuring fact that the necessary treatment and care are going to be delivered to provide healing. But what occurs when the results aren’t as expected, and the older adult winds up with a new health concern? More and more […]

Look Out for These Clues to Help Prevent Geriatric Falls

For those age 65 and older, geriatric falls are an incredibly serious threat. Up to one out of four older adults will experience a fall, and after falling, the risk of falling again doubles. Geriatric falls often lead to emergency room visits, head injuries, fractures, and hospitalizations – not to mention the expense connected with […]

Mapping Out a Long-Term Care Plan With Aging Parents

Being together during the holidays is a great time to catch up and an ideal time to have discussions about making a long-term care plan with elderly parents. Having an honest and open discussion around care needs, home modifications and finances is very important to help meet the wishes of senior loved ones. At-Home Care […]