Understanding and Treating Hospital Delirium in Seniors

A hospital stay is never something a senior looks forward to, but at least there is the comforting fact that the required care and treatment are going to be delivered to provide healing. But what happens when the outcome is not as expected, and the older adult winds up with a new health concern? More […]

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 […]

Live Free’s Room by Room Tips for Senior Fall Prevention

If your elderly loved one is one of the 90% of adults over age 65 who decides to remain at home throughout aging, there are various considerations to assure the senior’s comfort, independence, and most importantly, safety. It’s a popular assumption that if the older adult stays at home, specifically if she’s lived there for […]

Top Strategies for Helping Seniors Safely Enjoy the Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer

What’s not to love about love the warmer, longer, leisurely days of the summer season? With family get-togethers and festivities such as graduations, weddings, holiday gatherings, and more, many seniors are more active through the summer season. And since it’s easy for older adults to rapidly become overheated, it’s crucial to know how to recognize […]

Let It Snow – But Watch for These Hypothermia Signs in Seniors

When you hear the word “hypothermia,” do you picture a frosty fisherman huddled over a hole in the ice, shivering in below-zero temperatures? It’s unlikely you picture a senior loved one tucked safely indoors. Could it possibly be that older adults are at risk for hypothermia too? The cold truth is that elderly adults lose […]