Medication Safety
Questions on Medications?
Prescribed a new medication? Don't go to your next appointment without our helpful checklist of important questions to ask. Download now and stay informed.
Medical Safety
Optimizing Medication Safety for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide
Ensure seniors' medication safety. Learn drug risks, manage regimens, spot side effects, and communicate with doctors effectively. Stay vigilant and informed.
Elder Abuse And Scams
Addressing Elder Abuse in Memory Care Facilities: A Critical Issue for Vulnerable Seniors
Addressing Elder Abuse in Memory Care Facilities" highlights the urgent need to protect vulnerable seniors from abuse. It emphasizes the importance of enhancing safety measures, improving staff training, and increasing regulatory oversight in memory care settings
Our Books
Dementia Behaviors
The challenges of dementia behaviors can be overwhelming. Learn how to prevent dementia behaviors, and deal with them when they occur
Legal
Understanding and Preventing Abuse of the Elderly
Explore the crucial roles of protective services, healthcare providers, and community involvement in combating elder abuse. Learn about identifying, reporting, and preventing mistreatment, ensuring the safety and dignity of older adults in our society.
Behavior Modification
Understanding Wandering Dementia: Preventive Measures and Management Strategies
Explore proactive approaches and effective techniques for understanding and managing wandering dementia. Discover preventive measures and practical strategies to enhance safety and well-being.
Home Modifications for Safety
Caregiver and Elder care Fire Safety and Burn Precautions: Emergency Preparedness
This guide provides essential fire safety and emergency preparedness tips for caregivers of elderly individuals. It covers 911 procedures, smoke alarm installation, fire escape planning, and safe practices for oxygen use, cooking, and appliance management.
Healthy Aging
Do Canes Prevent Falls?
A cane use is a common form of fall prevention for people experiencing issues with mobility. Whether it’s from a medical condition, age, or injury, using a cane can greatly reduce the risk of falling and minimize the severity of falls when they do occur. A cane is a
Aging In Place
Do Bed Rails Prevent Falls?
Introduction: Preventing Falls with Bed Rails Falls are a leading cause of injury among the elderly population, and can lead to decreased mobility or functional independence. There are several factors that increase the risk of falls, such as age-related changes, medical conditions, medications, and other environmental factors. Thankfully, bed rails
Healthy Aging
How to Prevent a Fall?
Falls can happen to anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. Despite this, falls are one of the most commonly overlooked safety issues. Even if you’re healthy and strong, suddenly losing your balance and falling down unexpectedly can have serious consequences. Falling down can cause broken bones, head injuries,
Mental Health
What Causes Hallucinations?
Hallucinations are perceptual experiences that occur without any external sensory stimuli- they can affect our senses of sight, smell, touch, hearing, and taste. They can range from mild to severe in intensity and can be short-lived or persist for some time. While it is natural to feel concerned about hallucinatory
Behavior Modification
Can Gabapentin Cause Auditory Hallucinations?
Gabapentin is a medication commonly prescribed to treat a variety of conditions, from seizures and nerve pain to peripheral neuropathy and bipolar disorder. While it is generally accepted to be safe when taken as directed, there are some reports that suggest gabapentin may be linked to experiences of hallucinations. Additionally,