Fall Safety Tips
March 31, 2010 by admin
Filed under Tip of the Week
March is brain injury awareness month. In this week’s feature, we talked about traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and learned that falls are the leading cause of TBIs in seniors. While today is the last day of the month, it’s never too late to implement these tips to reduce your risk of falls at home. [...]
Home Sweet Home?
Our homes are our oasis, a safe and comforting place. Yet, sometimes we unwittingly endanger ourselves and with unsafe items. The Week of March 14 – 20 is National Poison Prevention Week. Poisonings occur each year preventing thousands of seniors from aging in place. Senior citizens are at increased risk for medication poisoning because they [...]
Medication Management
March 10, 2010 by admin
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Mixing the wrong medications can be very serious. Keep a record of all the medications you use, whether they are prescribed, over the counter, herbal supplements, vitamins, etc, and share with your doctor or healthcare professional. Check out the Food and Drug Administration’s site for Medicines in My Home, to learn more about what you [...]
End of the year wrap up..part I
This time of year we often reflect on the type of year we’ve had. As The Aging Suite prepares for 2010, we’d also like to take this time to review some topics we’ve talked about this past year. Thanks for your support, comments, and questions. Please, keep them coming. Plus, stayed tuned in 2010 to [...]
