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As we age, our risk of falling and sustaining traumatic injuries increases significantly. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for those 65 and over, with over 3 million older adults visiting emergency rooms each year due to fall-related injuries. However, there are steps we can take to reduce our risk […]

If you have an elderly family member, you are faced with a serious question. Should you choose home care or assisted living? Let’s take a look at what you can expect with the two options when it comes to the living situation, level of care, and costs. Then, you will know if you should go […]

With age comes wisdom, the saying goes. Unfortunately, age also delivers a mental fuzziness that impedes comprehension, recollection, and decision-making. Losing mental edge does not, however, have to be inevitable. Here are five things seniors in home care can do to maintain mental sharpness. 1. Control “Oxidative Stress” Oxidation in the body is a rusting […]

The long-accepted practice of sending older adults off to an institution once their abilities begin to decline is gradually being replaced by a kinder, more holistic approach to growing old known as ‘aging in place.’ Aging in place allows seniors to remain close to families and communities as opposed to digging up roots and facing […]