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Small Devices, Big Peace of Mind: Medical Alerts, GPS Trackers, and Pill Dispensers for Aging at Home

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Key takeaways: Medical alert systems are the highest-value device for most seniors living alone, especially models with automatic fall detection and a waterproof button that can be worn in the shower. GPS locators are worth considering once memory loss enters the picture, since wandering in Florida heat becomes dangerous within a very short window of time. Automatic pill dispensers address...
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How to Senior Proof Your Home to Create a Safer Environment

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Aging is a natural part of life, and, with it, may come struggles with everyday living. Seniors might not have the mobility, agility, or vision they once had. This can make seemingly simple tasks like bathing and cooking more difficult and unsafe compared to earlier years of their life. It can even cause seniors to suffer from falls and injure…

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Autumn Safety Tips for Seniors

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The brilliant, warm hues of autumn are inviting—yet they signal the beginnings of cooler weather and a set of hazards unique to this time of year. Caregivers must practice autumn safety tips to protect seniors and ensure these months are filled with enjoyment. Autumn weather varies from coast to coast in the US. In Florida, residents still experience warm days,…

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Walking Problems in Older Adults

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Functional mobility is essential to daily life, allowing seniors to walk from one room to the other without fearing a fall. But as people age, they may become concerned about emerging problems related to walking. Here’s an overview of walking issues in the older population. Easeful walking is a necessity of life. Seniors need to be able to maneuver to…

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How to Help a Loved One Up After They Fall

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Senior falls are extremely common. In fact, one out of every four individuals aged 65 and over experiences a fall each year. When a fall occurs, caregivers and family members are advised to learn how to help their loved one up without adding to injury. Falls are serious and are common causes of broken bones, hip fractures or traumatic brain…

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National Fall Prevention Day

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We’ve partnered with the National Council of Aging to share awareness of the National Fall Prevention Day. Here is extensive information on how to avoid your love one to fall and get injured. – Did you know that 1 in 4 Americans aged 65+ falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Falls…

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Fall Prevention: An Important Goal of Home Care

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Fear of falling confines many seniors to the house. Professional caregivers help them remain active and engaged in the community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov) recently announced that the number of seniors who die from fall-related injuries has nearly doubled in the last 15 years. Clearly, falls are a serious health crisis as our nation ages. Each…

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