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When we're young, we generally take our balancing skills for granted. As we get older, however, we find that our balance (the ability to sense where our bodies are positioned and adjust muscle tension to maintain alignment) isn't what it used to be. The consequences of losing our ability to balance are significant. At in home personal training services we may have to start some of our new clients out with balance training. Falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults. Every year, 30 to... Read More
Huntsville Grapevine is the Madison drop off location for Southern Plate's Santa for Seniors. Posted below is Christy Jordan's blog about the program. For a very low cost, you can make someone's Christmas brighter. Our offices are located at 126 Castle Dr, Madison, inside the TN Valley Barter Exchange offices. If no-one is in, leave gifts at Shepard's Signs offices next door. -------------- There are many wonderful causes the whole year... Read More
Did you know? 70% of falls happen in or around home 50% are due to environmental factors: Slipping Tripping Poor lighting Missing safety modifications According to the CDC, another way to prevent falls is to asses the senior's home for safety risks. Remove boxes, newspapers, electrical cords and phone cords from walkways. Store clothing,... Read More
According to the CDC, 2nd on the list of suggestions to prevent falls in seniors is a review of all medications taken with a physician. The average senior takes approximately thirty five prescriptions and twenty four percent of seniors are being treated by five or mor doctors. The more doctors you see, the more likely you are to be prescribed medicines. Seeing multiple doctors increases the risk of over-medication, errors, and drug interaction. A list of medications... Read More
Everyone knows 'an ounce of prevention is worth of pound of cure'. In the case of Falls in Seniors the worth of prevention is measurable. Falls are the leading cause of death in seniors 40% of all seniors will fall this year 1 out of 5 result in hospitalization 12,800 deaths per year Average Cost of a Fall: $19,440 Annual cost of falls in U.S.: $20,000,000,000 According to the CDC there ARE preventative... Read More
FineThanx is a convenient service that places a once or twice daily call to a you. You choose the call frequency — and even the time period. And, you can have calls made to two different phones — home and mobile, for example. Pressing #1 indicates all is well Emails then go to a Care Circle of family, friends, and professionals, and everyone knows that all is well. Pressing #2 means a request for assistance. If you request assistance, or if you can't answer the call after... Read More
In a recent survey of caregivers, 62 percent reported that a TV-based device, similar to a Wii Fit, that would allow the caregiver to create a schedule of gentle physical activities and mental games for the care recipient would be helpful. If a Wii Fit is not in your budget, but your loved one has access to a home computer, there are courses you can purchase as well as FREE online activities that can keep your loved one's Brain Fit. DAKIM BRAINFITNESS SOFTWARE - Call... Read More
If you're a caregiver for a loved one, there's another FREE Program that you should know about: The Yellow Dot program is free to residents and comes with a yellow dot sticker to be placed in the bottom left corner of a vehicle's rear window. That sticker will notify emergency responders of a yellow folder in the glove compartment, which will contain vital information if the driver is unable to communicate with first-responders. The program is sponsored by local emergency agencies, the... Read More
Tools to Help: Medication Management, Care Coordination Here's a FREE Service that helps those caring for a loved one. Caring for a Loved One? Need help with long term care? eCareDiary.com will help you get organized by: Offering a FREE online calendar to help you manage. Helping you share information with your circle of care. Connecting you with our caregiver com... Read More
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