Safety
Food Allergies
Image by sweenpole2001 via Flickr What is food allergy? A food allergy is an abnormal response of the body to a certain food. It is important to know that this is different than a food intolerance, which… Continue reading »
Your Overmedicated Parent
Recently, a story was published on MSNBC about the effects of overmedication Image by Getty Images via Daylife in older adults. Polypharmacy, as it… Continue reading »
Falls and the Elderly
After our mom’s 7th fall, she just stopped walking. It wasn’t because she broke anything, it was because she developed a fear of falling. According to the National Safety Council, one half of falls account for elderly deaths due to injuries sustained. 30% of women aged 65 and older will fall, and over 50%... »
