For many families, Halloween is an evening to enjoy time with the kids; but what about the other end of the spectrum. For seniors, the holiday can be scary in a very real sense. This is particularly true for individuals with dementia, physical limitations or living alone.
In a recent post, we highlighted common senior foot problems and solutions, as learned from Brooke Burris, certified pedorthist at Medical West. Here we continue that topic, focusing on therapeutic shoes – a popular remedy when inserts do not provide relief.
October is breast cancer awareness month. It is particularly important for seniors to be informed because, like all cancers, the risk of breast cancer increases with age.
Recently, the reality of senior fraud hit home as I learned that several SHC clients have been receiving an alarming amount of junk mail and telemarketing calls. Luckily, our trained caregivers intercepted the behavior by reporting their concerns before anyone fell victim to a scam.
We’ve all heard that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Here are a few other tips for spotting and reporting scams.