Author: Rob Jutze

Falls Prevention

Hamilton County, Ohio (which is basically Cincinnati) has for years commissioned a task force to study the cause of falls and to help seniors reduce their risk of falls. As I’m sure many of you know, taking appropriate steps to helps seniors prevent falls is an important issue, and one which really deserves more attention.

The Fall Prevention Task Force web site has a vast database of information for seniors and caregivers to help prevent falling. Many are practical tips that everyone can employ. Some things they recommend are:

Use Caution on Slippery or Uneven Surfaces

Don’t Rush! Take your time, especially when getting out of bed or standing up if you have been lying down or sitting for an extended period of time.

See a Physical or Occupational Therapist if you are afraid of falling. These visits are covered by Medicaid and Medicare if you are referred by a physician.

Wear proper clothing and footwear. This includes shorter pants, skirts and bathrobes, supportive rubber soled, low heels. Thick rubber soles increase the risk of falling because it is harder to feel the ground below your feet.

There are many, many more helpful articles and tips. I encourage anyone who is a senior or may be caring for an older adult to visit their website.

Welcome to Our New Site!

It’s been a long time coming! Not you can not only view our guides online, but you can search for specific services in specific locations. We will be continually adding content, whether it’s updated listings from the cities where we print guides, information for new cities, blog entries, essential forms, local news and events, and much more. All of these new features should make for an easier and more user-friendly experience. We hope you are excited about our changes as we are!

Brain deterioration in seniors is the exception, not the rule

You know those “senior moments” people like to claim they have?  Well, according to a study quoted in USA Today, these moments are more rare than thought.  According to research performed at Duke University, most older adults – almost 2/3 – only experience a small amount of cognitive decline.  The study accumulated data for over a century.

To read more on the study, click here.

Healthy Aging Resources

Even though our Older Adults guides are about as comprehensive as you’ll find, we by no means think we have every topic completely covered.  That is what makes the web such a great resource – a good website can always help supplement what you find here.  One such website is Help Guide.org.  At this site, you can find all sorts of helpful articles and tips to help you live a healthy lifestyle.  I hope you check it out.

Does Being Bi-Lingual Help Delay Alzheimer’s?

A recent article in USA Today reported on a study whose findings appear to lend credence that learning a second language helps stave off Alzheimer’s.  While not a cure, older adults can benefit from learning a second language, as it appears that it helps delay the onset of the disease.  To read the entire article, click here.

Would you use a home monitor?

Interesting article on cnn.com about the increased use of home monitoring systems for seniors.  The devices are used in the hopes of keeping seniors in their homes and out of care facilities.  These still seem to be in the developmental stages and I;m sure there are still kinks to work out, but it’s certainly a novel approach – or is it too intrusive?  Here is a link to the article. Senior monitoring systems.