More than 75 percent of falls happen in or around the house, but fortunately there are ways to evaluate the home of a loved one and make them safer for everyday living.
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Prevent Falls This Fall With A Home Safety Checklist
Posted on 12 September 2021.
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Caregivers Shouldn’t Neglect their Own Needs
Posted on 09 August 2021.
People who regularly care for or assist a family member or friend with a health problem or disability are more likely to neglect their own health, particularly by not having insurance or putting off necessary health services.
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Nursing Homes Report Deaths Up 32 Percent Amid Pandemic
Posted on 23 June 2021.
Deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32 percent last year, with two devastating spikes eight months apart.
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Geriatrician Learns Emotional & Physical Toll Of Family Care
Posted on 19 May 2021.
The loss of a husband. The death of a sister. Taking in an elderly mother with dementia. This has been a year like none other for Dr. Rebecca Elon, who has dedicated her professional life to helping older adults.
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Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Centers Must Reopen For Mental Health Sake
Posted on 05 March 2021.
For nearly a year, nursing homes and assisted living centers have been mostly closed to visitors. Now, it’s time for them to open back up and relieve residents of crushing isolation.
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Older Loved Ones Need Extra Care During The Pandemic
Posted on 23 January 2021.
Mask orders. Constant cleaning. Quarantine. The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed how many older people live.
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