How To Spot And Report The Most Common Forms Of Elder Abuse Mistreatment of elders is sadly more common than one might think. In reality, elder abuse is a critical public health issue that can have serious physical, emotional, and financial consequences for all involved. According to the National Council on Aging, about 1 in…
Four Common Types of Elder Fraud and How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones As our society becomes increasingly more connected through the internet, cybersecurity has become a major challenge. Data breaches, hackings, online scams, and other cybercrimes have become more common over the last few years and will continue to be a cause…
Winter is coming – and with it brings colder weather and shorter days. Cold weather is no joke, especially if you are an older adult. According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), older adults are more sensitive to the cold because they are more likely to have ……
For all of us, 2020 has been a difficult year in many ways as we have to cope with the continuing global pandemic. This is especially true for our aging population, who not only are more susceptible to contracting COVID-19 but are also forced to self-quarantine more often as ……
Once you’re feeling poorly enough that you finally go to the doctor, the next stop may very well be at the pharmacy to pick up a prescription. I know that every time I pick one up, the pharmacist is always careful to ask if I have any questions. Usually the answer is a ……
If you’ve ever seen any of our Exceptional Caregiver videos, you’ll see that Home Helpers ® Home Care has all types of Caregivers who are focused on one thing: providing Exceptional Care. Having Caregivers of diverse origins and experiences enhances our ability to find the ……
Since we’ve just had our clocks “fall back” to standard time across most of the country, that means darkness is already settling in even as we drive home from work. Less light, more cold (often accompanied by precipitation of some sort and/or wind) can have a debilitating ……
Record-breaking low temperatures are all but inescapable this winter, with every state except Hawaii recording below-freezing weather on one recent morning. Staying warm in the middle of an Arctic blast is always a hassle, and we certainly endorse all the good advice offered ……
Slips, trips, and stumbles can be more serious as we grow older or when our recuperative powers are compromised by some medical condition. That’s why many of our friends and colleagues in the caring professions are joining together to promote National Falls Prevention ……
On average, victims of elder financial abuse lost $90,000. No matter where you live, Mother Nature can throw some fierce winter weather your way. Unfortunately, the aftermath can be more severe than the storm itself, especially for the elderly. Blizzards, hail and ice storms ……