What You Can Do Today to Prevent Senior Falls
When an elderly person sustains an injury from a slip and fall accident, it can be a life-changing event that transforms them from an independent senior to a dependent person who needs a family caregiver and perhaps a home care assistant. To avoid slip and fall accidents, family caregivers and seniors need to make positive […]
Could Your Parent Be a Target of Smishing?
Smishing…It sounds like something your dad used to say when you tried to beg off helping around the house to go fishing. “Fishing, smishing…we’ve got work to do!” he’d say. As funny as the name sounds, smishing is a serious modern-day problem. Smishing is a scam that targets smartphone users through texts. Would your parent […]
What Can You Do to Help Your Dad Stay Safe During a Lengthy Power Outage?
There’s no predicting when a power outage will happen, or how long it might last. High winds may knock out power for days. Snow and ice may leave your dad without power for weeks. Make sure your dad stays safe during a long power outage by following these tips. Stay Warm. In the winter, a […]
Is Your Aging Adult a Defensive Driver?
Having an attitude of defensive driving can give your elderly family member an advantage behind the wheel. This is because she’s actively anticipating what other drivers might do and she’s doing what she can to avoid interactions that could result in a wreck. Here are some tactics that can give your elderly family member an […]
Tips for Keeping Your Senior Safer and More Secure This Summer
Keeping your elderly loved one as secure as possible is one of your primary goals as a family caregiver. While any person should make sure that their home is safe, this can be particularly important for elderly adults who might be struggling with mobility issues or with cognitive functioning decline that might lead to safety […]
