1/ Visit your doctor regularly for check-ups 2/ Eat a healthy balanced diet and take vitamin supplements 3/ Exercise daily, simple as walking for 30 min 4/ Keep your Diabetes and Hypertension under control 5/ Manage Stress- accept outside help, practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing exercises 6/ Be aware of signs of depression- socialization [...]
With aging comes an increased risk for falls. Falls can lead to injury and sometimes even death. An assessment of the patient and living conditions is important to determine if there is a need for safety equipment, or the need to have a caregiver present. The home is evaluated for safety by observing if handrails [...]
The fear of falls or living at home alone safely, can be very limiting and debilitating for many seniors. If this fear persists, talking to a counselor is probably a good idea. A counselor can help you work through the transitions of aging, safety measures to take at home, as well as helping you to [...]
