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May is National Stroke Awareness Month
According to the National Stroke Association, there are 6.8 million adult stroke survivors in the U.S. Learn the warning signs of a stroke. Act FAST and CALL 9-1-1 or press the button on your One Call...
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AARP Blog: 7 Tips for Safety When Loved Ones Travel Alone
The below post is by Amy Goyer. She is AARP’s Home & Family Expert; she splits her time between Washington, D.C. and Phoenix, Ariz. where she is a caregiver for both of her parents who live with...
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After hospital care, the test begins
Post by Beth Ann Swan. She is dean and professor at the Jefferson School of Nursing at Thomas Jefferson University. This adapted article appeared in the Los Angeles Times and is from an article in the...
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What to Do When Mom Needs Help
The below post is by By Michelle Seitzer of Seniors for Living. It was posted to their blog on May 12, 2010. We found it very helpful in understanding how to approach communicating with your parents...
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Tips for Seniors: Ways to Age-Proof Your Brain
Today’s post is by Beth Howard, from AARP The Magazine, Feb./Mar. 2012 issue. Many One Call Alert clients suffer from various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Our multiple emergency...
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Is Your Doctor Prescribing Risky Drugs?
Posted on the AARP Blog on 05/13/2013 by Candy Sagon. Candy Sagon writes about health topics for AARP. She previously was a reporter with the Washington Post and has written numerous articles on food,...
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Mangoes May Help Lower Blood Sugar and Cancer Risk
Published on UPI.com, Published: April 23, 2013 at 11:21 PM. To view the original article click here. Mangoes may have a positive effect on blood sugar in obese individuals and help to limit...
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3 Eye Diseases of the Aging — Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Posted on the AARP Bulletin by Nissa Simon, who writes about health and science, May 2013. To view the original post, click here. Reposted to this blog as valuable senior living information. As boomers...
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Top Reasons People Fall in Their Home
Today starts a brand new series on the top reasons seniors fall in their homes and how it can be prevented. In this series, we will provide information on falls and what can be done to prevent them...
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Top Reasons People Fall in Their Home: Lack of Exercise
Just 15 minutes of exercise every other day can lower your fall risk. One of the top reasons that seniors fall in their homes is because they do not engage in regular physical activity. Failure to...
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Top Reasons People Fall in Their Home: Osteoporosis
In this series, we will provide information on falls and what can be done to prevent them from leading authorities like the Centers for Disease Control. Osteoporosis is a condition wherein bones become...
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Top Reasons People Fall in Their Home: Impaired Vision
In this series, we will provide information on falls and what can be done to prevent them from leading authorities like the Centers for Disease Control. Age-related vision diseases can increase the...
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Top Reasons People Fall in Their Home: Medications
In this series, we will provide information on falls and what can be done to prevent them from leading authorities like the Centers for Disease Control. Sedatives, anti-depressants, and anti-psychotic...
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Top Reasons People Fall in Their Home: Environmental Hazards
In this series, we will provide information on falls and what can be done to prevent them from leading authorities like the Centers for Disease Control. At least one-third of all falls in the elderly...
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Top Reasons People Fall in Their Home: The Statistics
In this series, we will provide information on falls and what can be done to prevent them from leading authorities like the Centers for Disease Control. Senior Fall Statistics: The risk of falling...
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Stroke Awareness: A Quick Poll Question
Quick poll question: Which of the following are sudden symptoms of stroke? a) Numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body b) Confusion, trouble speaking or...
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10 Safety Tips for Seniors Living Alone
Many seniors prefer to live on their own as they age, in the home they know. Living independently can be very good for your mental health, but steps should be taken to prevent accidents in your house...
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Nurse’s notes: Prevention, early intervention best stroke remedies
This post is part of a series during the month of May to help spread awareness of the signs and symptoms of a Stroke. May is National Stroke Awareness month, please share this information with your...
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Dog Dementia Trial Offers Hope for Humans
This article was recently published on May 28, 2013 on the website for Dementia Symptoms by Diane Franklin. We thought that many of our readers would find this quite interesting and as such we are...
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7 Simple Ways to Protect Your Memory
By Danielle Braff, Health Magazine (Posted on MSN Healthy Living). Posted to the One Call Alert blog for educational value related to memory loss and dementia. Ward off brain fog and protect your...
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