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elderproofing your home

Elderproofing Your Home is Important! Here Are Tips

Home Healthcare News, In the News: Elder Care IssuesBy David York AgencyJune 2, 2020

A safe home environment. It’s a must for anyone, but it’s particularly hard for the elderly to obtain. Fortunately, there are a number of different things you can do to ensure your loved ones are safer in their homes on a day to day basis, and these tips on elderproofing can help. A Word of…

using color and contrast when elderproofing for safety

Using Color and Contrast to Increase Safety in the Home

Home Healthcare News, In the News: Elder Care IssuesBy David York AgencyDecember 30, 2017

As your loved ones age, their changing physical needs also require a change in their physical environment – their home. Elderproofing a home is a way to make sure a senior’s home is safe and in many cases it requires only slight accommodations and a small investment. A simple, yet effective method is incorporating color…

preventing elderly falls

Preventing Falls in the Elderly in the Bronx

Home Healthcare News, In the News: Elder Care IssuesBy David York AgencyOctober 31, 2017

We are often so consumed with the symptoms and treatments of the diseases endemic to the elderly that we fail to see how a simple fall can have catastrophic effects. These falls can lead to disabling conditions, extended hospital stays and even death. To the elderly, commonplace activities like walking, shopping and socializing become dreaded…

reporting and screening for elderly falls

Failure: Screening & Reporting Falls in Elderly

Home Healthcare News, In the News: Elder Care IssuesBy David York AgencyJanuary 9, 2016

There seems to be a big gap with respect to caring for seniors in terms of reporting and screening for elderly falls. The elderly, their caregivers, and healthcare providers all share responsibility. They need to pay more attention to the warning signs that a senior is at risk of an elderly fall. Failure to Report…

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