1. Is your loved one voluntarily willing to move in or are they being forced to? Assisted Living has it’s obvious benefits but if the person wishes to stay at home and remain independent, families should look into an at-home caregiver or a medical alert system.
A friend of mine recently found her grandmother after she’d been lying on the floor for 5+ hours with a broken hip. The experience hurt her entire family – financially, mentally and physically.
Sadly, 30 minutes of fall prevention education could save lots of adult children and the parents from the agony and guilt my friend experienced. If her story doesn’t convince you to take time to learn ways to make a home safer for your aging loved-ones, then these 9 facts will:
By J.T. O’Donnell
I recently got a frantic call from my friend Sherri. Her grandmother had fallen and was in the hospital. She was very upset. Why? She and her mom were blaming themselves for her grandmother’s injury.
Here’s why:
