When I assess the safety of an elderly loved one in their home, I always inquire about recent falls. If a person has had a fall, they are more likely to fall again. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. Sources Read more …
The Number One Threat of Living Alone
The Threat of Home Security Breaches in the Home Alone Elderly It used to be good manners to answer your door when someone rang the doorbell. Remember the old commercial “Ding Dong Avon Calling”? The Avon lady was a glamorous sales lady that offered the latest news in make-up and fragrances. Of course you answered Read more …
