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Can New Shoes Reduce Fall Risks?
Injuries due to falls can be life changing events, especially for adults 65 and older. The long-lasting impacts of these injuries, combined with anxiety around future accidents can have a serious impact on an individual’s ability to continue safely living independently. The reality is that while preventable, household falls are…
Read More...How to Host a Dementia-Friendly Holiday Gathering
The holidays are a special time for families to gather together, remember their past, and make new memories for the future. While planning a gathering can feel like a challenge for any host, creating a welcoming environment for a loved one experiencing dementia can present unique challenges. However, with proper…
Read More...Comparing Home Health Care, Independent Living and Assisted Living Facilities
Choosing the right supportive living arrangement as an older adult requires quite a bit of planning and research. Unfortunately, many families wait until a significant emergency or hazard becomes known before they begin this learning process, leading to a feeling of being rushed and settling for solutions that are only…
Read More...What is the Difference Between Home Care and Home Health Care?
Millions of Americans receive some form of in-home care every year. This type of long term care has become increasingly popular because it allows patients to receive personalized services within a familiar home setting, rather than undergoing the significant lifestyle changes associated with moving to an assisted living facility. While…
Read More...What is Medicare Open Enrollment?
October 15th marks the beginning of the Medicare open enrollment period, when Americans 65 and older can review their coverage and make changes to their health care plan to best suit their needs in the coming year. Even if your healthcare needs have not changed significantly over the course of…
Read More...Prescription Medication Safety
A major element of maintaining long-term independence is managing chronic (ongoing) medical conditions. Ailments like cardiovascular disease and diabetes, among many others, are often kept in check through the use of prescription medication. A recent CDC survey from 2019 found that among Americans aged 49 to 70, nearly 7 in…
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