Injury Prevention & Home Safety

Senior Home Safety Training Empowers Caregivers with Life-Saving Skills

At HomeChoice Home Care Solutions, safety starts with education. That’s why we were honored to host a hands-on Home Safety In-Service designed to equip our caregivers with essential knowledge to keep our elderly clients safe in their homes. Organized by Staten Young, paramedic and instructor for Wake County EMS, this session brought valuable real-world insights [...]

When Is It Time for an Aging Parent to Stop Driving?

Your elderly mother lives alone and still has a driver’s license. But the last few times you’ve ridden with her have certainly been “hair-raising” experiences. Mom almost hit a pedestrian one day, and on another occasion ran a stop light and then applied the gas pedal instead of the brake. You’ve also noticed several fresh dents and dings on her car, leading you to believe that it might be best if mom would simply stop driving.

Keeping Seniors Safe During Inclement Weather

No matter where you live, you’re going to get some nasty weather from time-to-time. Inclement weather can take many forms, including tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, high winds and heavy snowfalls. Harsh weather can be especially hard on those aged 65-and-over who also live alone.

By |2024-03-18T13:29:03-04:00August 5, 2019|Categories: Injury Prevention & Home Safety|Tags: , , , , |

Preventing Falls Through Experienced Home Care for the Elderly

Falls are the number one cause of accidental death among seniors at home. They can be caused by a number of factors. It could be the result of less strength the senior possesses in their legs, causing them to lose balance and be unable to regain it in time. It could also be caused by [...]

Five Ways to Make Sure Your Dad Remains Independent After He Can No Longer Drive

Caregiver in Raleigh NC: Transportation Options for Seniors Your dad's vision or reaction times have worsened to the point he can no longer drive. He's given up his keys and sold his car, but he's concerned that this is going to greatly affect his independence. You need to have another plan in place. [...]

By |2024-03-18T13:29:37-04:00September 28, 2017|Categories: Injury Prevention & Home Safety|Tags: |

Tips for Reducing Fall Risk for Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease

Elderly Care in Chapel Hill NC: Fall Prevention for Seniors with Alzheimer's Alzheimer’s affects more than 5 million people throughout the United States. This disease can impact your parent in a wide variety of ways, including increasing their fall risk. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries among seniors, [...]

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