Using Walkers: Safety Tips for Seniors
This blog was originally published on January 20, 2020, and updated on June 23, 2022.
As we age, our bones change and weaken. We may also be... Keep Reading
Helping Older Adults Stay Safe in Their Own Homes
As they say, home is where the heart is, and it should also be a place of comfort and safety. However, older adults can become overly comfortable in.. Keep Reading
Dementia, Home Safety and Medications
Older adults can be harmed at home due to inadvertently taking too much medication. This risk is greater with dementia because the... Keep Reading
Older Adults and Substance Use Disorders: It’s Real
Although not as severe or prevalent as among younger people, substance use disorders by older adults (65+) is happening and can create an equally nega... Keep Reading
Food and Medication Interactions: The Dark Side of Healthy Foods
Eating healthy and clean has become a large part of our pop culture since the organic movement decades ago. Articles are published every day about wha... Keep Reading
Worried About an Older Driver? How to Have “The Talk”
“When did a simple trip to the grocery store become so dangerous? Is that a traffic ticket on the floor? Oh no, she is using two feet to drive, and ... Keep Reading
Tax Season Is Prime Time for Scammers
Tax season is upon us and so are the con artists. In one of the more popular scams, a caller pretends to be an agent from the IRS, complete with a bad... Keep Reading
Swindling Seniors: The Most Common Scams Targeting Older Adults
The Nigerian prince hoax is one of the most well-known scams in the U.S. The con runs like this: A royal family member in a faraway country asks the m... Keep Reading
What to Do After an Older Adult Falls
Millions of older adults 65+ fall every year. In fact, more than one out of four older adults falls each year, according to the Centers for Disease Co... Keep Reading
Physical Function, Food and Falls
You’ve likely heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” Research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital takes that concept further by supporting th... Keep Reading
Managing Fall Risk – In-Home Safety Checks and Assessments
It’s a common belief falls are just a part of aging – that it’s inevitable seniors will fall. That’s not necessarily true because most falls a... Keep Reading
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