Falls Prevention
Falls prevention is really important for the over 65 age group. The CDC recommends four important ways to prevent falls.
Home Safety
Remember Grandparents
Remember Grandparents on September 11 and everyday. Find out how they are doing. Don’t be afraid to ask. Even ask if they have completed an Advance Health Care Directive. That will help them, your parents and yourself.
Senior Home Safety Month
June is a great month to check on how safe it is for seniors in their place of living. With National Home Safety Month, the Home Safety Council has some good information on falls prevention. Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury death in the home. Many excellent products for senior home safety are [...]
Hip Replacement Help from Occupational Therapy Month
April is Occupational Therapy Month. Help with rehab from hip replacement surgery is one of the many skills offered by occupational therapists.
Falls Prevention Awareness Day
The third annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day on September 23 is a great reminder for the older adults in your life. Make sure a thorough review of their place of living is performed on the bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen. See an excellent room to room checklist by the American Physical Therapy Association. Fear of falling vs being more [...]
Last Day of Home Safety Month
Be sure to take advantage of talking with seniors about how their home can be safer. For more information go to the best website for seniors.