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What to Look for (and Avoid) in an Emergency Alert System
Keeping Seniors Active and On Their Feet
Fall Alert
Automatic Fall Detection: A New Way to Call for Help
New technology allows your parent to wear a device that no longer has to be pressed should they require help in an emergency. If they fall, the device sends a signal—your parent does not have to press a panic button.
Fall Prevention
7 Things That Cause the Elderly to Fall
Falls are dangerous, but they are not an inevitable part of growing older. Understand these seven reasons why seniors are more susceptible to falling.
4 At-Home Balance-Enhancing Exercises for Seniors
Illness, medication, and aging can make your loved one unsteady on their feet, increasing their risk for dangerous falls. Here are a few at-home exercises that you can do with your loved one to increase their coordination and balance.
How to Prevent a Senior from Falling
Falling is the leading cause of hospital admission and injury for seniors. Learn how falls can be prevented through simple home modifications, regular medical check-ups and lifestyle changes.
Grab Bar Safety Tips
Five tips for grab bar placement to improve the safety of your elderly parent's home.
Walking Aids Provide Stability and Increased Independence
Depending on a loved one's strength, sense of balance, and desires for mobility, the are numerous devices available to help them stay active and independent. Proper research is necessary for deciding on the proper mobility aid.
Why Are Falls So Dangerous for Seniors?
While a trip or tumble may be a minor inconvenience for younger people, falls can cause significant, or even fatal, injuries for elderly individuals.
Mobility Information
Questions and Answers About Hip Replacement Surgery and Recovery
Everyone will have questions when an elderly loved one requires a hip replacement, also known as arthroplasty. What can caregivers expect for their loved ones? How long is hospitalization? What about recovery time?
Hip Replacement: How to Prepare and What to Expect
Hip replacement surgery can cause a lot of anxiety for both the person having the hip replaced and his or her loved ones. It doesn't have to be as scary when you know what to expect.
What to Expect After a Hip Replacement
Mom or dad is finally having that problem hip replaced. You’ve made plans for the surgery and hospital stays. But are you prepared for what comes after the surgery?
Expert Advice: How to Choose a Mobility Aid
A certified assistive technology professional offers advice on the kinds of devices that are available, mobility assessments and how to ensure that insurance will cover the costs of such equipment.
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