Top Ten Tech Gadgets to Help Seniors Age in Place Safely
Top Ten Tech Gadgets to Help Seniors Age in Place Safely Top Ten Tech Gadgets to Help Seniors Age in Place Safely You installed grab bars in the shower, improved lighting in dark hallways and tightened the handrails along the stairways. Are there other things you should do to make your aging mom’s home more […]
Easy Meal Prep Tips for Aging Parents: Ensuring Healthy Eating
Easy Meal Prep Tips for Aging Parents: Ensuring Healthy Eating Easy Meal Prep Tips for Aging Parents: Ensuring Healthy Eating During a recent visit with your mom, you noticed that she let others do the cooking – which is unusual, because she’s always loved preparing family meals. Has she lost interest? Is she having trouble […]
Essential Aging in Place Safety Checklist for Your Loved Ones
Essential Aging in Place Safety Checklist for Your Loved Ones Essential Aging in Place Safety Checklist for Your Loved Ones Identifying Potential Hazards Does your mom still have decorative throw rugs scattered around her home? Is your dad’s living room cluttered with magazines, newspapers, books, and other items? Do you worry that your aging loved […]
10 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
10 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors 10 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors As the temperature rises, so does the risk for heat-related problems – especially for older adults. “Summer is here, which means we’ll all be spending more time outdoors soaking up the sunshine,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder and operations manager at the HomeCare Advocacy […]
Choosing the Right Caregiver
Choosing the Right Caregiver Choosing the Right Caregiver Your aging mom is failing. She doesn’t need skilled nursing or assisted living yet – just a little help with things like light housekeeping, meal prep and getting in and out of the shower. You’ve heard a lady from your mom’s church sometimes works as an independent […]
Understanding Glaucoma
Understanding Glaucoma Understanding Glaucoma Your mom seems to have trouble focusing while reading or watching her favorite television program. Does she simply need new glasses or could it be something more serious? What is Glaucoma and Why is it a Concern? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 3 million Americans have […]
Women and Stroke – What You Need to Know
Women and Stroke – What You Need to Know Women and Stroke – What You Need to Know Did you know stroke is the third leading cause of death among women and kills more women than men? Surprised? If so, you’re not alone. Many women are not aware of their risk or the fact that […]
Ten Tech Gadgets That Can Help Seniors Age in Place
Your Content Goes Here Ten Tech Gadgets That Can Help Seniors Age in Place I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! Do you remember that commercial? At the time, wearable medical alert systems, like those featured in those memorable ads, were really the only technologies available to help seniors age safely in their homes. Not […]
Ten Benefits of Gardening
Ten Benefits of Gardening Ten Benefits of Gardening Whether it’s tending a large vegetable plot, working in a community garden or planting a few potted pansies, gardening can do wonders for a senior’s overall health and well-being. Gardening for Physical and Emotional Health “For many seniors, gardening is much more than a hobby. Being outdoors […]
Should Your Senior Loved One Be Driving?
Should Your Senior Loved One Be Driving? Should Your Senior Loved One Be Driving? It’s one of the hardest things older people have to do – give up their car keys. “It’s one of the most difficult discussions that families will have with senior loved ones, because they equate driving with independence.” said Sierra Goetz, […]