Medical alerts or personal emergency response systems can bring peace of mind to you and your loved ones. Here’s how to choose the right system for you. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Fall Prevention Prepare for a Medical Emergency Prepare for a Weather Emergency Do you need help managing the care of an elderly loved one in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, or … [Read more...]
DIY Home Safety Assessment: SafeScore
The following article was prepared by Sarah Pruett of Universal Design Partners. Learn more about Scott and Sarah Pruett at CareisThere.com. Planning to live your retirement years at home instead of moving to a senior living community? Or perhaps your elderly parents will be moving in with you soon? You'll want to make sure your home is ready to serve your entire family. Scott and Sarah Pruett of … [Read more...]
Guest Post: 10 Ways to Fall Proof Your Bathroom by Charlie Kimball
Guest Author - Charlie Kimball Charlie Kimball works for MedicalCareAlert.com, a Michigan-based company providing home care monitoring for family members who choose to stay at home despite medical challenges. Charlie is a graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit. She blogs for her company. The bathroom can be the most unsafe part of the house, but only if you don’t take precautions. There … [Read more...]
Downsize and Declutter with a Compassionate Expert
Moving and downsizing can be emotionally traumatic for an elderly person, and aging in place can be physically risky -- but they don’t have to be. If you have the right guide, these transitions and decisions can be a time of appreciation, cleansing, and healing. Kathryn McMillan of Clutter Conversions is such a guide. In addition to her organizational expertise, Kathryn earned a Bachelor of … [Read more...]
P.R.E.P. for Life at the ACAC
Exercise is an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle and an important component of fall prevention. ACAC Fitness & Wellness Centers believe this whole-heartedly, which is why they have created the Physician Referred Exercise Program, more commonly known as P.R.E.P. Once referred by a doctor, P.R.E.P participants meet with ACAC medical fitness professionals twice per week for 60 days, in … [Read more...]
Fall Prevention – How Knowledge is Power
Fear of falling affects 50% of senior citizens who have experienced a bad fall. This fear keeps them from living fulfilling, independent lives. The solution is simple – learn everything you can about Fall Prevention and use that knowledge to implement strategic solutions to prevent falls. Read on to learn about the five most common risk factors and some suggestions, tips and resources for … [Read more...]