Fall Risk Assessment: What It Is and Why It Matters
Quick Summary A fall risk assessment is a short, structured check of how likely you are to fall, paired with a plan to lower that risk. The standard framework for this is the CDC’s STEADI Algorithm,1,2 which moves through three steps: a quick screen, a closer look at...
7 Safety Tips to Get Winter-Ready
Winter is coming, and while it brings cozy nights and hot cocoa, it can also bring some challenges when it comes to...
Your Checklist for Navigating a Natural Disaster
Natural disasters, like hurricanes and tropical storms, can strike with little warning, causing widespread power...
Can Physical Therapy Prevent Senior Falls?
With more than one in four adults over 65 suffering a fall each year, falls are the leading cause of injury for older...
Early Signs of Parkinson’s and What to Do About It
If you suspect you or a loved one might have symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD), learn the next steps to seek a...
How to Convince Your Parent to Use a Walker or Cane
Our risk of falls climb as we age — nearly one in four adults age 65 years or...
Can Seniors Benefit From Social Media?
Social media is a valuable tool connecting people from all over the globe. It...
7 Crucial Safety Tips for Seniors Living Alone
Approximately 28% of adults aged 60 or older live alone in the United States....
Top Challenges Seniors Face When Aging in Place
Living in your own home as you age can help you maintain the lifestyle you want in the home you've loved for years....
How to Convince a Loved One to Wear a Medical Alert Device
Medical devices often improve your parents' and loved ones' quality of life. A fall alert necklace provides...
Seniors Who Volunteer Experience Remarkable Health Benefits
Looking for the fountain of youth? We may have found it by becoming a volunteer! It turns out that volunteer work...
