Summer Safety for Seniors

Ah…the great outdoors!  Summer is officially here and you can feel it.  The past few weeks out in our hometown of El Paso TX have been HOT!  There’s no denying it, summer is here.  Break out the bathing suits, flip-flops and barbecue grills, its time to spend some time on the outside…. But how do…

3 Supplements Everyone Should Take

Even with a well-balanced and wholesome diet, getting the optimal amount of nutrients can be nearly impossible. Here are three supplements that you can take to help your body stay healthy: 1) Multivitamin We know your doctor has told you a million times and your mother used to force you, but you really should be taking…

What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein in the body. Blood clots are where blood thickens and clumps together. Although deep vein blood clots may occur anywhere in the body, they mainly occur in the lower leg or thigh. The danger to these blood clots is that they…

Bedroom Safety For The Elderly

For many elderly people, accidents can and often do happen in the least likely of places. One room in particular for trips and falls is the bedroom. Trying to get in and out of bed, tripping on table legs or having the wrong assistive equipment to move about can likely occur in the bedroom. Utilizing…

Last Minute Bath Safety Tips!

In addition to these precautions we discussed throughout the month, ensure that all soap, shampoo and toiletries are in easy to reach places, if items are in areas the require extending your reach, kneeling or bending reposition them, the ideal height for toiletries is chest height, keep in mind if you plan on using any…

The Best Seat in the House…

One of the greatest difficulties for most seniors is mobility, in many cases one can become tired after standing longer periods of time, in addition to leg fatigue from extended standing seniors often experience difficulties while sitting or standing.  The motions of sitting and standing can be particularly dangerous and difficult for those with knee…

Watch Your Step!

This week we continue our series over Bath safety month by taking a look at preventing slip fall injuries.  In order to prevent slipping in the tub/shower, consider adding a Rubber Bath Mat, these mats offer an economical and easy to use means of minimizing slipping in the bathroom.   Bath Mats typically have a textured…