Tips to Prevent Senior Citizen Abuse and Neglect
It breaks our hearts to listen to stories on the news of vulnerable older adults who’ve suffered senior citizen abuse and neglect, and maybe it seems as though it’s something which happens to “somebody else” – definitely never to our own family members. However, nearly five million seniors within the U.S. are the subject of […]
Emergency Preparedness for the Elderly: Proactive Steps to Prepare Seniors for a Natural Disaster
Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and various other natural disasters occur suddenly, and even though it is vital for all of us to have an emergency plan ready to go, it is especially vital for aging parents, who may be challenged with mobility or chronic health problems. Because September is National Preparedness Month, it’s the perfect opportunity […]
Scamming Seniors Online Has Huge Financial Impact
We’ve always been familiar with the propensity of frauds aimed towards older adults – unscrupulous telemarketers who get in touch with those people who are frail, isolated, and lonely, befriending them for the intended purpose of obtaining bank account information and charge card numbers and then wiping out finances. Or folks who promise contest prizes […]
Ensuring Safety While Promoting Independence for Older Adults
When a senior loved one is struggling to carry out a job, our first instinct, with all the best of intentions, is generally to step in and take care of it ourselves. But is this really helping the senior – or can it be hindering? The stark reality is, there is a fine line between […]
Inspired Home Care Identifies Top Senior Sleep Issues and Shares Tips to Conquer Them
Tossing and turning. Counting sheep. Staring at the clock. If this represents a regular night for your aging loved one, understand that he or she is far from alone. While seniors have the need for at least seven hours of sleep each night, as many as half of all seniors report issues with falling and/or […]
Are Eyeglasses Enough? Watch for These Symptoms of Serious Senior Vision Problems
If it seems to you like newspaper print keeps becoming smaller and smaller as you grow older, you’re in good company! Many of us find ourselves challenged by trying to read the fine print, so to speak – holding printed materials at arm’s length, putting on a pair of reading glasses, or reaching for a […]