by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year to share a great meal with family and friends you may not often see throughout the year. Many people overindulge in the meal and enjoy every bit of it, but you can still maintain healthy habits while doing so. Simple...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Aging in Place, Bathroom Safety, Caregivers, Home & Bath Modification
Whether you’re an older adult living at home or have a physical disability that limits your mobility, bathroom safety should be a top priority. According to the National Council on Aging, falling is the result of more than three million emergency department visits...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Shower safety is something that should be prioritized for seniors focused on independent living. Slipping and falling is common in the bathtub or shower, but many times it’s preventable by adding something as simple as a shower chair. According to the Centers for...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
The bathroom is widely regarded as the most dangerous room in a home, especially for seniors with limited balance and mobility. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, more than 33% of people age 65 and older...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Caring for a loved one with diabetes is more common than people think. According to the American Diabetes Association, over 10% of the United States population had diabetes in 2018, which equates to more than 34 million people. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Cold and flu season is upon us. Now is an important time to revisit safety and prevention tips to keep seniors as safe and healthy as possible. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, seniors are at a higher risk of developing complications from...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Aside from changing out the clothes in our closets from short sleeves and shorts to long sleeves and pants, we have to make some other adjustments as the seasons change and bring colder temperatures. Seniors practicing independent living may need assistance getting...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
As seniors get older, they often believe they don’t have to exercise as much, or they are afraid of falling while doing so. However, it’s critical to continue exercising in some form to continue healthy senior living and maintain great heart health and avoid a...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
The holiday season is meant to be a relaxing time to enjoy good food and fellowship with friends and relatives. If you don’t get to see your aging parent’s home too often, the holidays present a great opportunity to visit them and see how they are doing with...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
The fall season can be particularly difficult for seniors. They may have gotten used to the warm temperatures, and their bodies don’t react as well to cooler temperatures. This can often lead to them staying inside, reducing physical activity, isolating themselves,...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you are a middle-aged adult that has a home to tend to and also takes care of an aging parent, you are considered to be a part of the sandwich generation. People in their 40s and 50s tend to make up this generation, and many of them have to take care of both kids...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Being a primary caregiver can be a difficult task, but it can also be one of the most rewarding jobs. The hard part about taking care of a loved one is trying to give them the proper care while also navigating the other aspects of life. According to the Caregiver...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Caring for a senior living at home can be a full-time job. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, roughly 53 million people provide unpaid senior care to a loved one in 2020. Being a caregiver to a loved one can be one of the most rewarding experiences,...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
There may come a time when your aging parent can’t move around as well as they used to. You don’t have to put them in a nursing home or assisted living center because of it, though. Sometimes seniors with mobility concerns can still live a great life in the comfort of...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Autumn is in full swing, which means it’s time to check in on seniors living at home to ensure they are living as safely as possible. Many different environmental changes occur from summer to autumn, including less daylight, more leaves on the ground, and cooler...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of the most enjoyable aspects of holiday gatherings is the wonderful meals you get to share with family and friends. The problem with these meals is they sometimes aren’t the healthiest, which can seemingly derail the healthy habits you’ve been so diligent with...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Falls are one of the leading concerns for people over age 65 in the United States. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falling doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of the aging process and can be largely prevented. Whether you’re caring...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Falls in the elderly population make up a significant amount of reported injuries in the United States every year. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, falls can diminish the function of elderly people when...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
The aging population in the United States has plenty of products, tools, and devices to keep them safe at home. Many fall injuries occur in the bathroom when a senior living at home leans against a towel bar, shower door, slippery shower wall, or simply loses their...
by FSM | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of the concerns aging loved ones have is the likelihood of falling and injuring themselves. According to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, more than one out of every four elderly people will fall every year, even though many of them won’t tell...
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