Bathroom Safety Tips for Seniors

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Bathroom Safety Tips for Seniors

I bet many don’t know that January is national bath safety month. While there may not be any formal celebrations in your neighborhood, it is a good opportunity to share some Bathroom Safety Tips for Seniors and those receiving geriatric care and home health care. First of all, it is hard to see the precautionary safety measures that need to be made sometimes because some people have lived in their houses for a very long time and are used to their daily routine there. But, if you take a closer look, […] Read Full Article »

Spring Storm Preparedness

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spring storm preparedness

The spring is a challenging time for anyone when it comes to dangerous storms. Especially for those living in ‘tornado alley’ or along the coast, the spring can be nerve wrecking. When it comes to seniors and those receiving geriatric care, it is extremely important to be informed and prepared with a storm plan – whether it is for a hurricane or a tornado. After all, when it comes to spring storm preparedness the best form of protection is readiness. When it comes to hurricanes, it is very important to […] Read Full Article »

New Year’s Resolutions

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New Year’s resolutions

It is hard to believe it is already 2015. It seems like just yesterday we were enjoying the summer heat at the pool. Either way – the New Year is here, which means one significant thing for many people – resolutions. Many use New Year’s resolutions as a way to start fresh in the New Year and tackle items on a bucket list or make positive changes. I thought it would be interesting to touch on some suggestions for New Year’s resolutions for both seniors and their caregivers – just in […] Read Full Article »

Geriatric Memory Care

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elderly depression

Possibly one of the most common jokes about those getting older is their inability to remember things. As funny as those comments may be, memory loss is a very real problem for geriatrics patients. While it is a fact of life that remembering people, dates, facts and ‘to-do’s’ are tough as people age, there’s are ways to help you and your geriatric loved ones “exercise their brain.1” Before you assume I am going to suggest an expensive program, all of my suggestions are free! Thanks to Livestrong.com, I have several […] Read Full Article »

What you Need to Know About Geriatrics Care and Napping

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Senior Sleeping

I know, it is an interesting title, but please continue reading. As people age and require geriatrics care, quality sleep can be harder and harder to come by each night. In addition, home health care, house calls and therapy can be extremely tiring, which weighs on a persons physical, mental and emotional health over time. The combination of these factors points to one thing – geriatrics care patients need to be intentional about their rest. According to a quote from Bradley Edwards, PhD, on Madeline Vann’s Everyday Health article, The […] Read Full Article »

Tough Care Conversations with Older Loved Ones

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Senior couple

Unfortunately, there are just some facts of life that are hard to handle – they aren’t easy for anyone. As your loved ones get older there are tough conversations that naturally must happen to make sure they have the highest level of geriatric care. These tough topics including things such as therapy, home health, assisted living, “mobility, health, and safety in the home for friends and relatives. 1” So what do you do when these situations arise? Here are the keys for managing the tough care conversations that must be […] Read Full Article »