Facts About Seniors, Falling, and Injuries Resulting from Falls
As we get older losing our balance during the course of regular day to day events can happen easier than we think. The daily activities we take for granted when we are younger can hold surprising risks as we age. Our elderly loved ones falling is no laughing matter....
Ways to Enjoy Memorial Day with your Elderly Loved Ones
Memorial Day is a time to remember the sacrifice of those who came before us – so it’s no surprise that many choose to spend Memorial Day with elderly loved ones and relatives. There are now nearly 10 million American veterans of senior age. Even more seniors have...
When a Routine Surgery Doesn’t go as Planned
Brad is 82 years old. He is independent and lives with his wife who is 80. He schedules a hip replacement surgery. They discuss what to expect for his recovery and his post-surgery care needs with his family and his Dr. The day of the surgery comes, everything goes...
7 Tips for Family Caregivers to Care for Your Elderly Loved Ones During COVID-19
Elderly people are known to be more at risk of serious illness due to coronavirus, especially those who have compromised immune systems and those with pre-existing conditions. For family caregivers, the coronavirus outbreak is especially worrisome, as the majority of...
