Posts Tagged ‘Home Safety’
Ensuring Safety and Security: Tips for Keeping Elderly Parents Safe at Home
Keeping elderly parents safe at home requires a proactive and holistic approach that addresses various aspects of safety and well-being. By understanding the risks, implementing practical safety measures, fostering social engagement, and providing ongoing support, you can create a safe and secure environment that allows your parent to age with dignity, independence, and peace of mind at home.
Read MoreUsing Technology to Help Aging Parents at Home
Technology has never been more vital to supporting aging parents at home. The number of Americans aged 65 and older will grow from 48 million to 88 million by 2050 and almost 70% of that population will need care at home. Most older adults want to age at home and with a growing shortage in home care workers and the cost of care increasing, technology will bring about new solutions to the long-term care crisis in the United States.
Read More5 Signs Home Care is Needed
Home Care, Suffolk County, Long Island, NY: I often tell new clients and families when we start our home care services that this is a service that is always needed but never wanted. The majority of our clients that start with our services have not utilized a home care service before and are often times…
Read More6 Ways to Reduce Your Risk for Falls
Make an appointment with the doctor: What medications are you taking? Have you fallen before? Could your health condition cause a fall? Keep moving: Start a general exercise program. Gentle exercise is okay to do. 3. Wear sensible shoes: Have your feet measured each time you buy shoes since your size can change. Buy properly…
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