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…
This month at Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac our blog is talking about alternative choices for aging parents. When our parents become elderly, we need to plan and set up the family framework for the best possible options for them to age in place…or not? Read on to learn more about some guidelines that will help set up a…
This month we are going to talk about choices for our aging parents. Starting with your peace of mind, first! Did you know about 20 million Americans are providing care for a parent or in-law? Statistics tell us that eighty percent of long-term care for aging parents is provided by families, not institutions. Here are some thoughts on how…
Staff and volunteers from AARP celebrate victories for retirement security and family caregivers during Maryland’s 2016 General Assembly. More and more seniors are choosing to age in place in their homes. The state of Maryland has just passed a new law called Maryland’s CARE Act. This will help those aging in place at home and their lay caregivers (family members)…
Our Village... Aging in Place Source: http://www.potomaccommunityvillage.org/our-village.html This week’s blog continues our theme of Aging in Place. Do you know about the village concept? “Villages”, are a nationwide phenomenon that has been growing since 2002. They help many seniors who wish to remain part of an intergenerational environment while living active, independent, and social lives in a familiar neighborhood.…
