Missing a medical appointment might not seem like a big deal until it becomes a pattern. For many older adults, a missed visit can lead to delayed diagnoses, unmanaged chronic conditions, and avoidable health setbacks. But in many cases, it isn’t forgetfulness or a lack of motivation that gets in the way. It’s transportation. As…
Nothing is quite as upsetting as learning that your elderly parent has suffered a fall–especially if this isn’t the first incident. Unfortunately, falls are all too common among older adults as strength and balance alter over time. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that between one-third and one-half of all adults in…
The fickle nature of weather events can make it difficult for seniors to go about daily life outside the home. Here are 5 tips for seniors and their families during uncertain times: 1. Make an Emergency Plan For seniors, having a plan in place when inclement weather strikes is the first step toward ensuring their…
According to AARP, 87 percent of adults aged 65 years and older want to remain in their home as they age. It’s a natural inclination—most prefer the comforts of home over new or different environments. “We have attachments to our homes, neighborhoods, friends, families,” says Karen Smith, OT, CAPS, Approved Provider Program Manager Practice Associate…
At 10am, we receive a call from Mary, looking for home care for her mother, Patricia. Patricia lost her driver’s license about a year ago. Since then, she’s experienced increasing balance and mobility issues due to declining vision. Mary lives out of town but is visiting. She recognizes Patricia’s need for care at home. Our…
Mary Proctor, 83 is a DC resident and a widow that lives alone. Her adult children live out of state, but she loves to travel to visit her kids, as well as her grandkids, and she lives an active life with friends and neighbors. She is involved in her church and volunteers for numerous…
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