a recent survey conducted by Medical Guardian, 87.5 percent of caregivers said senior falls were the biggest threat to their aging loved one’s safety and independence, but how do you go about talking to your loved one about this serious risk?
Winter Safety Tips To Help Prevent Falls
When you live on the east coast, the holiday season usually brings more than good cheer–it can also bring snow and other types of inclement weather. This year, snow has already affected those living everywhere from Atlanta to Maine, and winter hasn’t even...
How To Deal With Holiday Shopping On A Budget
The holidays are a jolly, merry time of year, although they can also be a big source of financial stress. If you face pressure to buy lots of gifts for family and friends but are living on a fixed income, the holidays can bring more anxiety than joy. The good news,...
Be A Better You: Reflecting On The Past Year
The holidays are always such a frenetic time of year. There’s a flurry of activity–from holiday shopping, to family dinners, to holiday parties, there are many ways to stay distracted through Christmas time. But once the chaos of the holidays die down, life can...
5 Gifts for Seniors That Prevent Falls
No matter where you are in the holiday shopping process–whether you’ve been crossing gifts off your list since Black Friday, or have not yet started to shop–if you are caring for aging parents, investing in the gift of fall prevention at home can have a...
With New Guidelines, Your Blood Pressure May Be Too High
A panel of physicians recently lowered the threshold for high blood pressure, often a precursor to cardiovascular disease, which is now the leading cause of death for both men and women here in the United States. Under these new guidelines, an additional 30 million...
