Every year, one-fourth of seniors in our country suffer from a fall. Falls are currently the leading cause of senior injuries, making the need for fall prevention and safety a top priority for older adults and the families who care for them. For obvious reasons,......
As seniors age, the likelihood that they will need some form of medication increases. In fact, according to a study by AARP about prescription drug use among older Americans, it has been found that those 64 years and older take, on average, more than four......
If your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, you may not know what to expect when you visit. You may fear your loved one will not remember you, you won’t know what to say or you will not know how to......
Hearing loss affects an increasing number of seniors, making it not only hard to hear but to enjoy life overall. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders(NIDCD), out of seniors ages 65 through 74, approximately one in three are dealing with......
After being settled in one place for many years, the time may come that long-term care is necessary. Moving to a long-term care community, however, can come with difficult-to-process emotions and reluctance to change. Although moving can be overwhelming and cause anxiety or depression, it......
