Category 'Fall Prevention'

Home Safety Tips for Seniors

by Rita Ude on February 12, 2013 1 Comment

For seniors who live alone, staying safe is imperative. Following a few simple steps can truly make a difference in keeping seniors safe and giving everyone peace of mind.

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In-Home Care Supports Fall Prevention

by Rita Ude on January 31, 2013 0 Comments

These and other stories are in the February edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.

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Compulsive Hoarding

by Rita Ude on January 15, 2013 0 Comments

Compulsive hoarding is a distinct disorder in which a person is significantly distressed or impaired in functioning because of their difficulty with discarding items that appear to most people to have little or no value.

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Tips for Safe Holiday Travel

by Rita Ude on December 04, 2012 0 Comments

Whether you’re driving, flying, taking a train or riding a bus, traveling is taxing on the mind and body, and especially so for seniors.

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Technology to Keep Seniors Safe at Home

by Rita Ude on May 22, 2012 6 Comments

Several technology devices are now available to help seniors live independently and avoid expensive emergency room trips or moves to nursing homes.

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New Tools Specifically Designed for Seniors

by Rita Ude on May 15, 2012 0 Comments

Today’s seniors are benefitting from the cutting-edge field of gerontechnology that develops products and services to make work and leisure easier for people as they age.

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Preventing Nighttime Slips and Falls

by Rita Ude on April 17, 2012 3 Comments

One-third of adults over age 65 fall each year, and falls are the leading cause of injury death among seniors. These tips can reduce the risk of nighttime injuries.

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Aging Gracefully With Yoga

by Rita Ude on October 25, 2011 3 Comments

According to Yoga Journal, 2.9 million Americans age 55 years or older regularly practice yoga for its health benefits, such as increased flexibility, lower blood pressure, easing of aches and pains, and improved balance.

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Reduce a Loved One’s Risk of Falling

by Rita Ude on July 12, 2011 3 Comments

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one out of three adults age 65 and older falls each year. The CDC reported that among this age group, falls are the leading cause of injury-related death and the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma....

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Creating a Senior Friendly Home to Help Parents Age in Place

by aroeber on June 23, 2011 4 Comments

If you missed out on this free educational web conference hosted by the National Private Duty Association (NPDA), along with its state chapters, you are in luck!

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