November is Alzheimer’s awareness Month and National Diabetes Awareness Month. Our first two blogs in November will deal with Alzheimer’s and the last two blogs will deal with Diabetes. Did you know Alzheimer’s is the leading cause of death in elders that is NOT preventable? When you or a loved one receives a potential diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, it can…
Our last blog for Physical Therapy month deals with some suggestions on how to locate the right physical therapist for you! Please read on to hear what the American Association on Physical Therapy has to say about how to locate the right PT person. Our caregivers at assistinghandspotomac.com would be happy to drive you there if you are unable…
Our theme this month is Physical Therapy. I was surprised to learn, RIGHT HERE in Montgomery Country we have the first and only acute rehabilitation hospital in Montgomery County! Please read on for more information about Adventist Healthcare facility in Rockville, Md. Source: http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/locations/profile/?id=1168#.V-lNDq218hY Adventist HealthCare Physical Health & Rehabilitation is the first and only acute rehabilitation hospital in Montgomery…
Did you know October is National Physical Therapy Month? It seems like I cannot read an article lately, about aging well, that does not include exercise! Often, seeing a physical therapist professional will help you save money, heal faster and much more. Please read on for 9 tips! 9 Physical Therapist Tips to Help You #AgeWell We can't stop time.…
Source: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/publications/public/injury-blessure/falls-chutes/index-eng.php#fewfacts This is our final blog during September, Falls Prevention Month. Do you know what to do if you witness a fall? What to do if you cannot get up after a fall? Read on to find more information. We all fall from time to time. With age, both the number of falls and the likelihood of injury…
September is Fall Prevention Month! Did you know that falls represent more than half of accidental deaths? Followed by car accidents, suffocation and poisoning. NOT just elder fall. Simple falls can result in fractures that cause immobility, disability and may hasten death. Balance disorders, failing eyesight and slower reflexes may contribute to a greater risk of accidents than the general…
Did you know September is Fall Prevention Month? The leading cause of falls over the age of 65 is dehydration! That is something we can all easily change to protect ourselves. Check out some of these other tips to follow from NCOA - National Council on Aging. Fall Prevention Month The 9th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day (FPAD) will…
At Assisting Hands of Potomac, we interact with so many elders who wish to age in place! In response to that frequent community request, we are hosting our first annual “Boot Camp for Aging in Place” in Potomac, Maryland! We have gathered six industry aging experts to answer your questions. Please join us on September 15, assistinghandspotomac.com RSVP. (more…)
At Assisting Hands of Potomac, we want to wish all, a very Happy and Safe Labor Day Weekend. We were also pleased to read the Labor Department has recently made available $338 million in US government grants. These grants, will be used to provide critical senior job training and related services. Read on to learn more about opportunities for…
Aging in Place is one of the hottest topics for seniors in 2016. The majority of the “youngest baby boomers” began turning 65 since 2011. Over 10,000 per day! One of the most popular aging options is becoming a member of a local village community. Consider joining your “village” in Potomac, MD and obtain more information at www.potomaccommunityvillage.org and in…
