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 …
Home Alone: Your Aging Parents…When to Worry
My first home care client was a lovely elderly lady with memory loss that loved to cook. She ordered groceries from a local grocer, and cooked daily. She would leave food sitting on the counter top, or in her refrigerator for weeks at a time. She took food to her neighbors. Her son lived several Read more …
