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Deadly falls are on the rise for seniors, and prevention is key
Every second of daily in the United States an older grownup falls. Every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall. Every 19 mins an older adult dies from a fall."How again and again have you fallen in the past year?"That's the first factor physical therapist Laura Wazen asks sufferers when they stroll through the doorways of her apply
Watching Your Step: Safety Tips for Preventing Falls Among Seniors
Most falls in seniors happen in homes. And more and more seniors are choosing to age in place. Follow these tips to prevent falls and injuries.
5 Health & Safety Tips for Seniors in Winter
Help keep your aging loved ones both safe and healthy this chilly winter season by preparing both the inside and outside of your home with these tips.
Easy Strength Training Workouts for Seniors
Here are some strength training exercises for seniors that can strengthen their knees, hips and legs, arms, shoulders, back, and core.
How Community Gardens Connect Seniors to Fresh Food and to Their Pasts
Innovative garden programs for seniors can help a vulnerable population stay healthy.
Hospitals Step Up To Help Seniors Avoid Falls
Falls are the leading cause of injuries for adults older than 65, but they don’t have to happen. A number of new initiatives are designed to make seniors stronger and less likely to take a tumble.…
4 Ways to Respond When Someone with Alzheimer’s Keeps Repeating Questions
Your senior is repeating questions because they feel anxious. Use these 4 ways to respond to the behavior and stop the questions before you lose your temper
How to Determine What Senior Service Dad Needs Most
There are levels of senior services available, but it’s up to you to figure out which ones are both cost effective and practical.
Family Caregivers Become More Crucial as Elderly Population Grows
The ratio of potential family caregivers to the rising number of seniors has sharply dropped. Advocates are now working to ease the strain of the shrinking unpaid workforce that is a key source of care for elderly people.
10 Warning Signs of Poor Senior Nutrition
So how do you know if your senior's diet fits the bill? These 10 warning signs are red flags that may signal a potential problem.
What You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
Everyone loses the car keys or is late on a payment once in a while. It happens. However, when should a loved one's forgetfulness make you wonder, could this be more serious? Angles Morriss MD, explains what you need to know about Alzheimer's disease.
9 Tips on Cooking for Seniors
Bump up the flavor and nutrition when cooking for seniors. 9 tips on how to make nutritious and great tasting meals for the elderly.
6 Essential Alzheimer’s Care Tips
Caring for a senior w/ Alzheimer’s or dementia is tough. Find out how these 6 essential Alzheimer's care tips & resources make life easier & reduce stress.
5 Ways to Prevent Pneumonia in the Elderly
Keep your senior loved ones safe from serious respiratory infection this year by following these five simple tips.
7 Tips for Safe Travel with Seniors
Discover how a little extra knowledge and preparation can allow you to have safe and healthy travel with seniors.
FALL PREVENTION: Tips to prevent falls in the elderly
If you are caring for an elderly loved one, there are important steps you can take to reduce injuries from falling.
Doctor Shares Tips for Preventing Falls Among Seniors
Numerous factors increase the risk of falls as people age, but there are ways to reduce that risk, a doctor says.
Pneumonia Prevention Tips For Seniors
In home senior care providers, Care Indeed, have some tips to help prevent seniors from catching pneumonia, and its potentially deadly effects.
15 Quick Tips for Managing Caregiver Stress
When caring for a senior, it helps to have a long list of options for de-stressing. We've got 15 tips for managing caregiver stress that are sure to work.
Top four health concerns for seniors and how to prevent them
By Steve Guntli According to WebMD, the most-visited medical reference site on the Internet, the following afflictions are some of the most common concerns for senior citizens as they grow older. Making an effort to live a healthier lifestyle can lead to a longer, healthier and happier life. Obesity According to the Centers for Disease…
12 Ideas + Tips for Fun Holiday Activities with Seniors
Try these 12 ideas for fun holiday activities with seniors so they're included in group fun. Plus, get practical tips to manage physical or mental issues.
