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Summer Safety Tips for the ElderlyBlog
Summer Safety Tips for the Elderly
With the summer months upon us, it’s critical for everyone – and especially vulnerable groups like the elderly – to focus on safety tips for summer. Although heat-related deaths...
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Home Safety and Security Features for Seniors: Tips & Strategies
Creating a safe and secure home for the older loved ones in your life can help them navigate their space independently while keeping them physically and financially safe from harm.Home safety and...
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5 Crucial Steps: What to Do When Your Parent Keeps FallingBlog
5 Crucial Steps: What to Do When Your Parent Keeps Falling
More than 25% of people age 65 or older fall each year. An occasional fall for the person you care for is bad enough, especially if it results in broken bones or worse. But what happens when your...
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Bathroom Safety Tips for Elders: Keeping Your Loved Ones SafeBlog
Bathroom Safety Tips for Elders: Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe
Bathrooms are one of the most dangerous rooms in the house regardless of age. Each year, about 234,000 Americans experience bathroom-related injuries, and about 14% result in hospitalization...
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Preventing Falls in the ElderlyBlog
Preventing Falls in the Elderly
Preventing Falls in the ElderlyA Complete Guide to Fall Prevention for Seniors Falls among the elderly are all too common. In fact, one in four older adults fall every year. These falls can lead...
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Elder Care Scam Calls: How to Protect Your Loved Ones From Fraud
Scam calls and texts often target vulnerable older adults, exploiting their trust and financial well-being. If you're someone who provides elder care, scam calls are something to help seniors...
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Fall Prevention Resources for Elderly | Brightstar CareBlog
Fall Prevention Resources for Elderly
Resources to Promote Fall Prevention and SafetyFor older Americans, falls are a major cause of unintentional death and injury. In fact, every year, more than one in four people aged 65 and older...
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6 Holiday Safety Tips to Prepare for Your Parent's VisitBlog
6 Holiday Safety Tips to Prepare for Your Parent's Visit
Holiday Safety Tips for the Season6 Holiday Safety Tips to Prepare for Your Parent's VisitThe holiday season is just around the corner, and you're eagerly awaiting visits from family and...
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SafetyBlog
Top 5 Causes of Falls
Why is Falling Serious for Seniors? Did you know that older adults often fear falling, even if they haven’t fallen in the past? This makes sense, because falling, even from something as...
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Sun Safety for EveryoneBlog
Sun Safety for Everyone
Stay Sun-Safe with These Sun Safety Tips Summer is in full swing and with it comes the long-awaited sunshine. While the sun can provide many benefits, it can also be detrimental to our health...