Senior Safety and Emergencies
Advice and checklists for keeping seniors safe, whether they are in the home or on the road.
Your parent's driving has become noticeably worse. When on the highway, she wavers across the lanes rather than staying in her own.
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As a person ages, falling -- even tripping -- becomes a lot more dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls each year, which can lead to...
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Wondering at what point you should have a conversation with your parent or aging loved one about their driving abilities? Is it time to take away the keys? There are a number of issues you should take...
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
We all dread it: The midnight phone call. Dario Campolattaro's mom was headed to the ER with complications from pneumonia. "She was having trouble breathing and her blood oxygen was low,"...
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Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012
During the winter months, ice, snow and cold temperatures can make life challenging for everyone. Slippery sidewalks and cold weather can cause a wide range of injuries and illnesses -- especially for...
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Thursday, Jan 08, 2009
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We hope we'll never need the information, but if there is an emergency with your elderly parent or relative, having this checklist...
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Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009
Your parent's driving has become noticeably worse. When on the highway, she wavers across the lanes rather than staying in her own.
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Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011
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As a person ages, falling -- even tripping -- becomes a lot more dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls each year, which can lead to...
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Thursday, May 22, 2008
Do you have a senior care safety plan? Have the families you work for given you emergency contacts? This re-useable, just-in-case checklist for home care aides and elder caregivers will help you keep track of emergency contacts, procedures, and health concerns for all the seniors you care for.
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Friday, May 22, 2009
Does your family have a safety plan for your elderly loved ones? How do you communicate that to your seniors' caregivers? This re-useable, just-in-case checklist for home care aides and caregivers will help them keep track of emergency contacts, procedures, and health concerns when your loved ones are under someone else's watchful eye.
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Tuesday, Mar 03, 2009
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Seniors may find it difficult to travel independently, especially if they have medical issues that require special...
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Monday, Sep 12, 2011
Wondering at what point you should have a conversation with your parent or aging loved one about their driving abilities? Is it time to take away the keys? There are a number of issues you should take...
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