Elder Neglect and Abuse Can Happen to Anyone. Take These Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe.
It breaks our hearts to hear stories in the news of vulnerable older adults who have withstood mistreatment and abuse, and perhaps it may seem as if it is something which will happen to “somebody else” – definitely never to our very own senior loved ones. Nevertheless, as many as five million seniors in the […]
Safety First: Important Questions Senior Citizens Should Ask the Pharmacist
They call it “running” errands for a reason – we frequently need to get through them as fast as possible! Nonetheless when it comes to picking up prescription medications, slowing down and taking more time to talk with the pharmacist, versus hurrying through the drive-through, is very important – particularly for senior citizens who more […]
Medication Safety for Seniors: The Importance of Properly Managing Multiple Medications
“Take 2 hours after eating. Avoid exposure to sunlight while taking this medication.” “Take on an empty stomach. Do not take with aspirin.” “Take twice per day with meals and a full glass of water. Can result in excessive drowsiness.” Medication safety for seniors can be overwhelming. Many older adults must attempt to properly juggle […]
Senior Exercise Routines Keep Joints Healthy
Do you know that for every pound of weight we lose, we reduce four pounds of force from our knees, and as many as six pounds from our hips? This is certainly great motivation for all of us to stay active, irrespective of age! Especially for older adults, however, who happen to be susceptible to […]
How Spending Holiday Time with Seniors Helps Determine Senior Care Needs
Getting together with family is the hallmark of the holidays. With the children on break from school and extended time off from the workplace, it’s the optimal occasion for the generations to get together and enjoy some quality time. On the other hand, it’s also the opportune time to observe the health, safety and wellbeing […]
The Home Care Conversation: How to Help Your Senior Loved One Accept Help at Home
There are some things we usually take for granted, until we’re faced with the possibility of losing them. Near the top of that list is almost certainly the independence and freedom that enable us to come and go as we wish, and to make all of the little decisions and choices that develop every day: […]
What Difference Does It Make? When It Comes to Senior Care – A Lot!
The number of different options available for senior care are enough to make your head spin. Home care agencies. Home healthcare agencies. Assisted living facilities. Nursing homes. Senior daycare facilities. Hospice care. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! How can you make the best decision for your senior loved one, when your goal […]
Top 5 Questions to Ask a St. Louis Home Care Agency
So you’ve decided to hire a caregiver through a reputable in-home senior care agency. Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step towards improving quality of life and enhancing safety for your senior loved one. If you’re like many family members beginning the home care journey, you may be at a bit of a loss as to […]
What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Senior Caregiver
Perhaps you’ve been noticing some subtle changes in Mom lately; nothing significant that you can exactly put your finger on, but she seems a bit more frail, or maybe a bit more forgetful. You’re concerned about her being home alone so much; what if she falls? Or leaves a pot of soup cooking on the […]