In Seniors, ‘Fear of Falling’ Risky in Itself Regardless of actual risk, the anxiety made them more likely to tumble, study shows “Older people who have a fear of falling are at increased risk for future falls, regardless of their actual risk of tumbling, a new study finds.”  U.S. News. There’s a temptation amongst people […]

“Without the sensors”, Ms. Branch said, I would probably be dead. This New York Times article highlights several new technologies designed to help senior citizens living independently.  Many medical monitoring devices cost less than $100 a month (most are under $50), When compared to the cost of a nursing home at $6,000 a month, these […]

Looking to donate elder care medical equipment? Want to buy used equipment like hospital beds, scooters, walkers, monitoring systems and the like? Visit Elderpost. I think you’ll be amazed at the things you’ll find here. Did I mention you can post your items for sale at no charge? You can post items that you are […]

According to VRI’s website, a large percentage of older people do not take their medications correctly. They miss doses, they overdose, they take them at the wrong time. If your elderly loved one lives alone, the MedReady Pill Dispenser looks is worth looking at. Basically, you or a professional caregiver load the device with the […]

If your elderly loved one needs help from in-home health aide, be very careful about whom you hire. The vast majority of home health aides are really amazing people who do a really tough job. The right home health aide can improve the quality of life for the elderly patient and make caring for a […]