Senior Home Care in Huntsville & Tuscaloosa

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Medication Management – Why So Important for Seniors

2020-02-23T23:13:02-05:00

Although they only represent about 15% of the U.S. population, older Americans take one-third of all prescription and OTC medications each year. Common medication management issues the elderly face include accidental overdoses, drug interactions, forgetting to take their meds as prescribed, and having expired medications on hand. As a result, many seniors are hospitalized each year for medication-related emergencies.

Medication Management – Why So Important for Seniors2020-02-23T23:13:02-05:00

Should I Consider Using a Patient Lift?

2019-05-12T22:11:17-04:00

If you’re currently providing a loved one with daily living assistance, using a patient lift could make it an easier and safer experience for you both. However, patient lifts do come with some safety restrictions that you need to be aware of. Understanding what those limitations are will help you decide if a patient lift is the right choice for you.

Should I Consider Using a Patient Lift?2019-05-12T22:11:17-04:00

Protect Yourself from Caregiver Injuries

2019-02-20T22:46:34-05:00

Although highly rewarding, serving as a family caregiver for an elderly loved one comes with many challenges, like stress, fatigue, and finding enough time in a day. Caring for an at-home senior can also be risky and dangerous, as thousands of family caregivers are injured every year while assisting loved ones.

Protect Yourself from Caregiver Injuries2019-02-20T22:46:34-05:00

Disaster Preparedness – Keep Seniors in Mind

2019-01-05T22:15:02-05:00

Surviving a natural disaster is difficult for persons of any age, notably for those 65+ who are still living at home. In addition to the initial disaster itself, whether it’s a fire, flood, tornado, or something else, the aftermath can be much worse for the elderly based upon their physical and mental limitations.

Disaster Preparedness – Keep Seniors in Mind2019-01-05T22:15:02-05:00

Help Your Loved One to Avoid Financial Scams Targeting Seniors

2018-11-29T19:43:46-05:00

Financial scams targeting seniors are becoming more and more common.  Seniors can become targets if they are too trusting, have retirement nest eggs, and live alone. Millions of elderly Americans fall prey to financial scams annually, and sadly 90% are committed by their own family members - usually an adult child. If you have a senior loved one that you are looking after, the financial threat posed to them is quite real. Here are some proven ways to help your loved one avoid financial scams targeting seniors.

Help Your Loved One to Avoid Financial Scams Targeting Seniors2018-11-29T19:43:46-05:00

Should I Purchase a Medical Alert System?

2018-10-28T15:54:05-04:00

Roughly one-third of senior Americans aged 65 and older fall each year, and many of those mishaps result in moderate to severe injuries including broken bones. Elderly persons with dementia are even greater fall risks, and sometimes wander off from their homes. And, as a caregiver looking after a senior loved one still aging in place, all these troubling scenarios can keep you up at night.

Should I Purchase a Medical Alert System?2018-10-28T15:54:05-04:00

Dementia Safety Tips for Seniors

2018-07-19T16:47:34-04:00

Keeping an aging loved one who has dementia safe while living in your home can be challenging. Dementia oftentimes distorts a senior’s perception of the world around them. To ensure their safety, you’ll need to modify your home’s environment to facilitate your loved one staying there for as long as possible. To assist your efforts, here are several dementia safety tips that you can use.

Dementia Safety Tips for Seniors2018-07-19T16:47:34-04:00
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