Declining in cognitive function with age impacts all elements of your parent’s life, including their safety. If you are a family caregiver for an aging adult who is living with these types of challenges, it is important to make managing them a central and consistent...
One way to help your elderly family member to deal with balance problems is to encourage her to begin an exercise program for aging adults. There are a lot of variables to consider before diving into the deep end, though. Read on to learn about balance help for...
With age, elderly adults often face numerous challenges to their health and wellness. From illness and injury to chronic conditions in physical and mental health, it seems that seniors face an ongoing struggle to stay healthy. That’s why it is so important for them to...
According to the National Council on Aging, one in four adults in the United States who are age 65 or older fall each year. And, every 19 minutes an older adult dies because of a fall. Because of the danger of falls and their prevalence, it’s important to understand...
You’re happy your parents want to age at home. You’ve taken precautions inside. They have grab bars now. There are sturdy rails and non-slip rugs on the wood floors. What about outdoor safety? According to the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence, 23 percent of falls...