People don’t just fall because they become elderly. There are many factors involved. A slip & fall accident may seem unlikely to happen, but slip and fall accidents can occur at any age in any home with a higher risk for the elderly (and seniors aging in place). In fact, 1 in 3 adults age 65 and older fall each year, reports the Center for …
Elderly Depression Treatment
Elderly depression treatment can be difficult. Anyone can develop elderly depression, and seniors have an increased chance the longer they age. Some elderly people may experience life changes such as financial, health and even spiritual changes, which can lead to sadness, feelings of isolation and hopelessness. Although the “blues” can strike …
Elderly Depression
Elderly depression can be brought on by a number of things, including life changing events, such as isolation, health issues, the death of a spouse or other loved one, or retirement. Major events in life can leave and elderly person feeling down, unmotivated or that their life is lacking somehow. The risks are also increased for females, those that …
Senior Healthcare And Planning
I'm reading a lot of reports about senior healthcare; specifically rural healthcare for seniors lately. It certainly is a real issue. And, if you're being realistic as you make your own aging in place plans, you need to know and act on the fact that we all will face care needs at some point. There are many factors that concern senior healthcare …
How to Keep Pure Air Indoors
Pure air is not something to take for granted, especially when elderly relatives limited to a particular setting for an extended period of time are breathing it in over and over. That’s because, depending on a number of factors, the breathable space can easily become tainted. Inhaling the same dirty air has the potential to compromise their …
Cell Phone for Seniors : Clarity Pal
Cell phone for seniors just got a little more exciting with the Clarity Pal. This is one of several new hearing aid compatible phones for the elderly and it has a host of features that are sure to please. The Clarity Pal cell phone Seniors now have more choices when it comes to cell phones. Many include the features that they really want and …