Helping the seniors in your life with low vision stay safe and secure in their home is possible. The basic principles to keep in mind…
Making the Home Safer and More Livable: The Basics
August 8, 2011
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Alzheimer’s Education
August 4, 2011
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. They offer several educational programs for families and individuals facing…
August Focus: Assisting the Sight Impaired
August 1, 2011
Most of us experience some degree of vision decline as we age. But once eye problems have made simple daily tasks difficult or impossible, chances…
Fight Falls with Vitamin D
July 27, 2011
Falls are the leading cause of serious injuries among the elderly. The following article from Aging Well explains how vitamin D can help reduce fall…
Fall Prevention: Simple Steps to Protect Your Loved One
July 20, 2011
If you have determined that some home modifications are in order, Continuum recommends considering some of the following simple home modifications: Flooring Considerations Use a…
Preventing and Treating Skin Cancer
July 17, 2011
Treatment performed for non-melanoma skin cancers in the United States nearly doubled from 1994 to 2006, according to a new study, and this is an…
Fall Risk Home Safety Checklist
July 14, 2011
As with most in-home care issues, the first step should be assessment. Identifying potential environmental and personal hazards for falls is as easy as looking…
Fall Risk Awareness: Reasons for Falls
July 10, 2011
What are some of the most common reasons for a fall in the home? The normal changes of aging, like poor eyesight or poor hearing,…
Fall Prevention Starts in the Home
July 5, 2011
In the next 17 seconds, an older adult will be treated in a hospital emergency department for injuries related to a fall. In the next…
The Impact of Summer Noises on Your Hearing
July 1, 2011
“Big Bang Theory: Fireworks, Concerts Hurt Hearing” – This article from Newswise explains how sounds of summer can kill hearing, gives research statistics, and offers…