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Tag Archives: Senior Safety

Putting a Stop to Elderly Abuse

A heavy topic we need to discuss is the prevalence of elderly abuse. Abuse can happen to any older adult, but often affects those who depend on others for help with activities of everyday life, including bathing, dressing, and taking medicine. People who are frail may appear to be easy victims. Likely targets are older … Continue reading

Reasons Why Respite Care Is Essential

Being the caregiver for your senior parents can be hard and challenging, that is why some families opted to settle their elderly loved ones under in-home care services. Despite that, there are still families who choose to take care of their parents on their own. Continuous caregiving will drain your energy levels and takes a … Continue reading

What In-Home Care Does for People with Vision Problems

According to the National Eye Institute, low vision affects millions of Americans, including many older adults in your community. This condition can make it difficult for individuals to enjoy activities such as reading, writing, cooking, driving, and shopping. Low vision can be fixed with eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. But it takes more than … Continue reading

Five Risks Faced by Seniors Who Live Alone

A lot of seniors prefer to stay in their homes even if it means living alone. For most of them, being in a familiar environment is quite reassuring. However, seniors who live alone may face some problems which can put their safety and health at risk. If you have a senior loved one who lives … Continue reading