Common Medications That Cause Falls Among Seniors

What comes to mind when you think of fall prevention for older loved ones? Adding more lighting? Eliminating clutter along with other tripping hazards? Keeping the floors dry and clean? These are all important elements of preventing falls in the home, but there is another common cause to be aware of: medications that cause falls […]

Understanding Why Seeing the Doctor Is Important After a Senior Fall

While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and started to fall. Fortunately, you were able to get there in time to ease the tumble, so she didn’t get hurt. Because there was no harm, Mom didn’t need to see the doctor. Following a quick rest, both of you went about […]

Home Care’s Role in Caring for Multiple Sclerosis

“Home is a shelter from storms – all sorts of storms.” – William J. Bennett When we think of home, we should be able to conjure up images of comfort, safety, and relaxation. For someone with multiple sclerosis, however, the home setting is sometimes actually quite hazardous. MS affects millions of people worldwide and can […]

Osteoarthritis Significantly Increases the Risk of Falls in the Elderly

The statistics pertaining to senior falls are troublesome. Falls are classified as the leading cause of injury in seniors, and bring about hundreds of thousands of hip fractures annually, in addition to the countless other injuries experienced. As prevalent as falls in the elderly are, the risk is more than doubled for all those with […]

Look Out for These Clues that Can Increase Falls in the Elderly

Falls in the elderly are an immensely serious threat. Up to one in four seniors will experience a fall, and after falling, the risk of falling again doubles. Senior falls often bring about emergency room visits, fractures, head injuries, and hospitalizations – not to mention the expense related to falls: approximately $50 billion each year. […]