November 12, 2018
Falls among older people are all too frequent and can have serious consequences. Taking preventative measures is important, including evaluating the home for fall dangers…
November 4, 2018
Even though we may very well visualize a Norman Rockwell-worthy Thanksgiving celebration, with the entire family savoring quality time with one another and Grandma’s classic…
May 10, 2018
Among the most commendable and admirable decisions adult children can make is to open up their home and take care of aging parents. Our parents…
January 19, 2015
As a child you fall all the time, but as an older adult, a fall can be a devastating event, which is why preventing falls…
October 18, 2011
Falls are the leading cause of serious injuries among the elderly. The following article explains how vitamin D can help reduce fall risk among seniors…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…