Safety
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%... »
Hot Cars, Hyperthermia and the Elderly
You’ve heard the news stories about children being left in hot cars. Tragically, many of these children die from hyperthermia. But children are not the only ones vulnerable to the harsh heat that can quickly rise in a car. The elderly, disabled and PETS are susceptible to heat stroke. This summer, a couple both... »