Tag archive for ‘safety’
Standing Up Against Falls
As this well-studied article from ADVANCE for Long-Term Care Management shows, falling causes terrible injuries and is often fatal for the elderly. And this happens increasingly. Jeffrey D. Heskin, PT, writes that falls with the elderly population causes a health care crisis and should be addressed appropriately and promptly. He advocates that physical therapy is [...]
Care Giving Tips for Alzheimer Patients
Taking care of a person with Alzheimer disease can be a hard and demanding job. An article on the La Dolce Living website gives a comprehensive list of information and advice that can help you doing this job. It covers tips from dealing with the diagnosis to communication and home safety.
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