Tag: Fall Prevention
Fall Prevention and Health, with Jill Martinez
Jill Martinez, director of community relations for CarePartners Living, discusses fall prevention and health.
General Health Concerns for Seniors, with Kelley Smith
Kelley Smith from CarePartners Senior Living talks about the top concerns family members have for their senior loved ones: nutrition, fall risks, medication concerns, and socialization.
February’s Theme: Health and Wellness
“I’m soooo over it,” was a phrase that a friend of mine expressed to me today, as we have been subjected to one snowstorm...
Low Vision Seniors and Fall Risks: There are ways to still stay independent at...
As we hit our 50s, most of us are finding it more difficult to read without glasses. We likely wear bifocals, and the changes...
Deadly Falls in Older Americans Are Rising. Here’s How to Prevent Them.
This article appeared in The New York Times in print on June 4, 2018.
“A study published last year found that among adults over 70 who practiced...
What is Assisted Living? with Kelley Smith
Assisted living means that you have a care plan, physicians orders, and a care team set up to help you with activities of daily living throughout your stay in a community. Kelley Smith at CarePartners Living describes this aspect of senior living.
With a Little Help: Homecare Associates, with Shawn D’Amelio
Shawn D'Amelio talks about CarePartners Living partnerships such as With A Little Help. She is the VP of Washington State Homecare Association, which is...
With a Little Help: Making the Transition, with Shawn D’Amelio
Shawn D'Amelio talks about CarePartners Living partnerships such as With A Little Help. It's helpful to have a partner during the transition from in-home...
Fall Prevention: Checking In, with Tracy Marcom
During Fall Prevention month, be a watchdog for your senior loved one. Tracy Marcom at Cascade In-Home Care asks: What is a family's role...
Fall Prevention: Being a Watch Dog with Tracy Marcom
During Fall Prevention month, Regional Business Development Manager Tracy Marcom at Cascade In-Home Care suggests acting as a watchdog for your senior loved one....
