Traumatic Brain Injuries Are a Growing Concern Among Older Adults
When you think about a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your first thought is probably a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing head-first into a rival, or possibly a head-on collision in a car accident – something less likely to affect seniors. Nevertheless, the prevalence of traumatic brain injuries in the elderly is far […]
Understanding the Causes of Extreme Fatigue in the Elderly
Feelings of exhaustion can seem as though they are a regular occurrence for some of us, especially after an overwhelmingly, busy day. It can be challenging to to achieve a good night’s sleep whenever we can finally sink into bed. A good night’s sleep is the key to rejuvenation and the motivation to take on […]
Bathroom Safety Modification Tips for Seniors
While you may consider your bathroom to be a safe place where you are able to relax and unwind with a soothing bath or invigorating shower following a long day, for seniors, the bathroom is in fact the most dangerous room in the home. With slippery floors which can be even slipperier when damp, closed-in […]
Elder Care Baltimore, MD: Watch Out for These Top Senior Scams
We are all flooded with those aggravating robocalls and unwanted telemarketer solicitations, and though it may seem simple enough to protect yourself from falling prey to a scammer, it’s actually not difficult to become taken in by what seems like a believable scenario – particularly for senior loved ones. As a matter of fact, an […]
Senior Neglect and Elder Abuse Can Happen to Anyone. Take These Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe.
It breaks our hearts to hear stories on the news of vulnerable older adults who have suffered mistreatment and abuse, and maybe it seems like it’s something that will happen to “somebody else” – certainly never to our very own senior loved ones. Nevertheless, up to 5 million seniors in the U.S. are put through […]
Disaster Preparedness Tips to Help Seniors in Case of an Emergency
Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters arise quickly, and though it is essential for all of us to have an emergency plan in place, it’s extremely important for seniors, who may be challenged with mobility or chronic health concerns. Since September is National Preparedness Month, it is the ideal opportunity to make sure the […]
Back to School: The Benefits of Senior Education
Walk into practically any store this time of the year and you’ll be bombarded with displays of sale-priced backpacks, pens, notebooks, and lunchboxes – and aisles full of parents scrambling to check off items from kids’ back-to-school supply lists. And although we may connect the new school year with children, it is crucial to change […]
Internet Scams Targeting Seniors Have Huge Financial Impact
Sadly, senior internet scams have been around for some time. There are the unethical telemarketers who contact older adults and befriend them in order to obtain bank or credit card account information and then wipe out funds, and those who promise contest prizes or freebies as a way to encourage seniors to buy unwanted and […]
It’s a Balancing Act: Ensuring Senior Safety While Promoting Independence
When a loved one is finding it difficult to complete an activity, our typical instinct, with the very best of intentions, is almost always to step in and do it ourselves. But is this really assisting a senior loved one – or can it be hindering? The simple truth is, there’s a fine line between […]
Proper Medication Management Means Better Outcomes
“Take 2 hours after eating. Avoid exposure to sunlight while taking this medication.” “Take on an empty stomach. Do not take with aspirin.” “Take twice a day with meals and a full glass of water. Can result in excessive drowsiness.” Think about how it would feel to try to successfully juggle many different medications, from […]