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In honor of National Bath Safety Month, we’re taking a deeper look at how to keep seniors safe in the bathroom. Bathroom safety is a serious concern for elderly Americans. In fact, according to the National Council on Aging: One-fourth of older Americans fall each year. Every 19 minutes, a senior dies from a fall....

Struggling getting your aging parents to listen? You’re not alone. According to the New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging and the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine out of Penn State University, 77 percent of adult children believe their parents are stubborn about taking their advice or getting help with daily problems. Some adult children...

‘Tis the season for family gatherings and shared dishes. While the majority of us don’t have to worry about the food we’re eating, elderly people have to be a little bit more cautious. As we get older, our immune systems weaken, making it harder to fight off bacteria and serious illness. Stomach acids decrease (which...

As the holidays approach, there are many things running through your mind. What you shouldn’t have to worry about, though, is what to gift your loved one in a nursing home. That’s why the blog We Have Kids broke down 10 of the best gift ideas for nursing home residents. 10 nursing home gift ideas...

Moving your a senior loved one from their home can be a challenging process. You want to ensure a smooth transition that tends to their health, finances, logistics and, of course, comfort and peace of mind. These six elderly moving tips from A Place For Mom can make it easier: Communication: It can be a...

Being a caregiver is not an easy task, no matter the needs or level of dependence of the individual receiving care. Putting someone else’s needs before yours isn’t always easy or fun, but coupled with the knowledge that you made someone’s life easier and better, can be incredibly rewarding. According to The Caregiver Space, here’s...

Within two days, two people died after two routine operations at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital. The patients died within about 45 hours of each other after surgery performed by different doctors on Dec. 14 and 16. Both suffered perforated bowels during operations considered routine and minor. And both died from the sepsis that resulted. Don...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. For many adults, though, the holidays also come with a lot of added pressure. When you also have the duty of taking care of an elderly parent or relative, it might be difficult to see the season as anything besides downright stressful. It's important to discourage unhealthy...

When you’re caring for a loved one, the focus is always on that person’s needs. That means they’re probably giving up on their own pursuits (like school, work, friends and other personal freedoms). While we believe caregivers are true unsung heros, we also know that they need to take a break every now and then...

Have you ever head of the Aid and Attendance and Housebound Improved Pension? If not, you’re not alone. But if you’re a veteran (or caring for one), you should prob read on. This Department of Veterans Affairs benefit, also known as A&A, can cover the costs of caregivers in the home (including sons and daughters...

Between work and family demands, stress placed upon a person taking care of elderly parents may affect the caregiver’s physical and mental health. In fact, caregiver-related stress increases mortality rate by a shocking 63 percent compared to a peer who may not have these pressures in their life. A caregiver always wants to provide for their elderly...

Workers compensation is a form of insurance designed to help employees recover from injuries sustained in the workplace. Every state has different laws pertaining to workers compensation programs. Benefits provided to workers may include medical expenses, death benefits, lost wages and rehabilitation services. In most states, any business with at least one paid employee (even...