Mitigating the Risk of Drug-Related Falls in Older Adults

What comes to mind when you think of preventing falls for older loved ones? Putting more lights in the home? Eliminating clutter as well as other tripping hazards? Keeping floors dry and clean? These are all vital components to fall prevention, but there is another common culprit to be aware of: prescription drug-related falls. Many […]

Why Should Seniors See the Doctor After a 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 help ease the tumble, so she was not hurt. Because there was no injury, there was no need to see the doctor. After a short break, the two of […]

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis and Finding Help with Home Care

“Home is a shelter from storms – all sorts of storms.” – William J. Bennett Whenever we think of home, we should be able to picture comfort, safety, and relaxation. For someone with multiple sclerosis, however, the home atmosphere may be downright dangerous. MS impacts millions of people globally and can cause dizziness, fatigue, and […]

Joint Stiffness from Osteoarthritis Increases Fall Risk for Older Adults

The statistics related to senior falls are astonishing. Falls are the leading cause for injury in seniors, and lead to hundreds of thousands of hip fractures every year, together with numerous other injuries experienced. As common as falls in the elderly are, the risk is more than doubled for anyone with osteoarthritis, as reported by […]

Fall Prevention Strategies to Improve Senior Safety

For people age 65 and older, falls are an extremely serious threat. Up to one out of four seniors will experience a fall, and after falling, the possibility of falling again doubles. Elderly falls often lead to emergency room visits, head injuries, fractures, and hospitalizations – not to mention the costs associated with falls: approximately […]