Falls are the main cause of injuries among older adults in the U.S. and this makes falling out of bed a major concern in caregiving. Depending on the height of the bed, an older adult may become seriously injured when they fall out of bed. However, this problem can be difficult to prevent. Falling out…
All your life you are able to do the simplest to most complex activities with the help of your bones. You can walk, jump and run because of your skeleton. You can bend your body and lift things because your bones have become firm and strong. As you reach late adulthood, however, the density of…
You may be trying to decide whether or not you need assisted living. Perhaps you have experienced a fall recently and the doctor suggests assisted living. Maybe you start forgetting things like when to take your medicine and are having difficulty performing your daily routine. However, sometimes the signs that you need assisted living are…
You most likely have a lot of inquiries if your loved one is getting ready to move into an assisted living community. Perhaps a few fears as well. Will they enjoy the neighborhood? How long before they begin to feel at ease? What new position will you hold in their lives? Both your loved ones…