elderly care
Senior Safety Tips: 5 Ways to Prevent Falling
How safe is your elder loved one from falling? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), falls have become the leading cause of injury and death for people 65 years old and older. In 2008, approximately 19,700 seniors died because of fall-sustained injuries and more than 1.6 million seniors were admitted to the […]
Improving your Quality of Life with a Rise and Recline Chair
Sometimes when mobility is a struggle, simple things that we take for granted like rising from a chair, or sleeping comfortably at night, can be surprisingly difficult. And, what’s more, because these things are such a big part of life, being able to do them comfortably and with ease can have a huge impact on […]
Brain Food: Eating Right to Fight Alzheimer’s
We’re all familiar with the concept of  “superfoods,” but few people actually know why some foods are so much better than others. Fewer still know that some foods have a direct effect on the brain, reducing inflammation, facilitating communication between cells, and building new neural pathways. Here are some of the best foods to keep […]
How to Set Up a Basic Home Medical Emergency Kit for Elderly Care
Some of the most common injuries that occur in the home are bumps, bruises, scalds and burns. Unfortunately, amongst the elderly, falls are the most common cause of injury but also mostly preventable. According to the CDC, with adults aged 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions 1. […]