Oct 4, 2022 | Family Caregiving, Safety
Reading Time: 3 minutesDid you know bathrooms are routinely cited as the most dangerous room in the house for the elderly? Countless slips and falls occur in the bathroom, causing a difficult (and sometimes embarrassing) situation for families. Because so many falls... 
Jul 19, 2022 | Health, Safety
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the Dallas area, we have already had multiple days of 100+ temps with many more in our future. It’s HOT! Now seems like a good time to discuss summer heat and how to keep seniors safe. We all know that our bodies change as we age. Not only... 
Jul 12, 2022 | Checklists and Templates, Housing, Safety
Reading Time: 3 minutesEach year, thousands of older adults are injured home, primarily from falling. One out of five falls cause serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury. This comprehensive checklist will help you identify hazards in different areas of... 
May 31, 2022 | Resources, Safety
Reading Time: 5 minutesTools for Improving Mobility People with mobility, circulatory, respiratory, or neurological disabilities use many kinds of devices for mobility. Mobility is important in maintaining independence and preventing falls and other injuries.... 
Mar 2, 2022 | Assistive Devices, Family Caregiving, Safety
Reading Time: 4 minutesAssistive Technology (AT) tools are products that improve or maintain independence and safety. A loved one may need help because they experience vision or hearing loss, lack of mobility, cognitive (thinking) impairment, or are limited in... 
Nov 19, 2021 | Driving, Safety
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs we age, vision changes and eye diseases can negatively affect driving abilities in older adults. Some age-related vision changes that commonly affect seniors’ driving are: Not being able to see road signs as clearly. Difficulty seeing...