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Preventing Falls Among Elderly Parents

By: Marlo Sollitto | 2010-03-29 | Elderly Care
Falls are not an inevitable part of growing older. Many falls can be prevented if caregivers take a few simple steps to make their elderly parent's life safer. read more

Senior Home Care Tips: Fall Prevention In The Elderly

By: forkeepsakellc | 2011-01-01 | Elderly Care
Elderly Fall Prevention-Senior falls are more common than you think it is – according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of three adults aged 65 and above falls every year. read more

Use of controls for Fall Prevention for the Elderly

By: Richard Morrisson | 2012-03-17 | Wellness
There are many electronic devices that are available for the prevention of fall for the elderly. These will make the other residents of the house alert if such a situation occurs. read more

Preventing Geriatric Falls

By: Rhonda Clark | 2011-02-23 | Elderly Care
Falls are the primary cause of accidental injury for adults over 65 years old. Most of these falls occur in the home. This article provides some habit-forming tips that can help reduce a senior's chances of falling. read more

Preventing Elderly Depression in Long Beach Seniors

By: Rhiannon Acree | 2011-08-23 | Wellness
Elderly depression is a common and often debilitating problem for seniors in Long Beach. According to the National Institute of Health, over two million Americans over the age of 65 suffer from depression. They face many difficult challenges and life changes that make them especially vulnerable to feelings of despair, such as the death of a spouse or close friend, health problems, or a change in t read more

Top Ten Elder Fraud Prevention Methods

By: Jill Gilbert | 2010-04-01 | Elderly Care
Help your parents fight back against elder fraud scams with these top ten senior citizen fraud protection tips. Teach your mother, father, or other aging relatives and friends how to prevent con artists from abusing their property and savings while bringing them to justice. read more

Help For The Elderly

By: Byron Jonas | 2011-04-03 | Elderly Care
As you grow older, you are prone to risks far more than when you were younger. The fact is that your body is aging and your brain refuses to believe in that. You continue to jump around or walk fast as you were doing all these years. Hence, says statistics that most of the accidents for the elderly are due to falls or slips. read more

Caring For Elderly Parents

By: Harley Blender | 2010-12-11 | Health & Fitness
There may come a time when you need help taking care of your parents. Depending on your needs, it's important to consider several. read more

Tips for the Elderly to Prevent Injuries this Winter

By: Mandy Malone | 2010-11-29 | Elderly Care
With winter months approaching, it's time to put the golf clubs and short sleeve shirts away, and break out the winter coats. It's also time to start thinking about winter safety, especially when it comes to the elderly. read more

Driver Services Could Prevent Elder-related Accidents In California

By: Robert Reeves | 2011-02-18 | Article Marketing
Questions about the safety of elder motorists have always been more than a little touchy, and not just because these senior citizens value their mobility and independence. read more

Fall Injury Prevention By Appropriate Screening

By: Dr. A. R. Scopelliti | 2011-01-21 | Health & Fitness
Dizziness and vertigo are among the leading three reasons why patients visit a doctor. Back pain and headaches comprise the other two reasons. Symptoms including dizziness, vertigo and imbalance actually are estimated to affect 40% of patients 40 years of age and older. Of those age 65 years or older, 25% are estimated to suffer a fall and thus a fall related injury. Falling is typically a direct result of... read more

How can Elderly Avoid Accidents

By: georgefonti | 2011-08-01 | Alternative Medicine
Most elderly people face dangers in their own homes every day, if their homes are not secure and made fit for their living. Just like baby-proofing the apartment or homes, elderly people also need special equipment and certain caution in order to protect them from accidents like slipping and falling, or colliding against something. Elderly people should take extra care about such things since thei read more

6 Tips to Prevent Falling in the Shower

By: Ed Delaney | 2011-02-24 | Disabilities
Falling in the shower can result to severe injuries. As the saying goes "an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure." In this regard, you should then consider these six tips that will prevent you from falling when taking a bath. read more

The Future of Elderly Care

By: Anita Lyon | 2011-03-16 | Wellness
The technology involved in elderly care is progressing at a rapid rate, and the introduction of quality telecare is just one of the reasons for this. But have you ever imagined what care for the elderly could be like in 50 or even 100 years? We have let our imaginations run and have come up with some amazing gadgets that could quite possibly see the light of day. read more

Elderly Abuse

By: Sensei Adam Rostocki | 2010-12-12 | Health and safety
Elderly abuse is a horrific fate for seniors to endure as they age. Learn all about the reasons why elderly neglect and abuse occurs and how it may be prevented in this article by an elderly rights advocate. read more