Senior Safety: Prescription Drugs That Raise the Risk of Falls

What comes to mind when you think about fall prevention for older family members? Putting more lights in the home? Eliminating clutter and other tripping hazards? Keeping floors dry and clean? These are all important elements of fall prevention, but there is another common culprit to be aware of: prescription drugs that raise the risk […]

The Value of a Medical Assessment When an Older Loved One Falls

When you were helping Mom make lunch the other day, she turned around, lost her balance, and began to fall. Fortunately, you were able to get there in time to help ease the tumble, so she wasn’t hurt. Since there was no injury, you did not need to go to the doctor. Following a brief […]

Home Care Helps: Creating Safe Spaces for People with MS

“Home is a shelter from storms – all sorts of storms.” – William J. Bennett When we think about home, we should be able to conjure up images of safety, comfort, and relaxation. For someone with multiple sclerosis, however, the home environment may be downright dangerous. MS impacts millions of people globally and can cause […]

Fall Prevention Strategies at Home to Keep Seniors Safe

For anyone age 65 and older, falls are an extremely serious threat. Up to one out of four seniors will experience a fall, and after falling, the risk of falling again doubles. Older adult falls often lead to E/R visits, fractures, head injuries, and hospitalizations – not to mention the costs related to falls: as […]

Striving for Safety: About Falls in Older Adults With Dementia

​Did you know one in every three persons over the age of 65 falls each year, and one quarter of those adults will have a second fall within six months? Home Care Partners, a nonprofit home care agency in Washington, D.C. reports falls are the major cause of morbidity and mortality in older people with cognitive impairments such as […]