Tips for Keeping Elders with Food Allergies Safe at Mealtime
When you hear about food allergies, you may think of a peanut-free lunchroom at your child’s school. Food allergies commonly affect infants and children. But, did you know as many as 1 in 10 adults over the age of 60 have food allergies and half develop them...
Alcohol and Chronic Disease: Safe or Sorry?
Alcohol use among older adults has been rising steadily over the past few decades. By 2020, it is estimated that 5.7 million seniors will use or misuse alcohol. While the reasons elders choose to drink vary, one thing is certain. It becomes a dangerous combination for...
Hot or Not? Keeping Elders Hydrated in the Summer Heat
Record high temperatures are gripping much of our country. While the heat may be uncomfortable to many of us, for the elders in our care it can be down-right dangerous. Staying indoors can help keep clients cool, but something that is often overlooked is...
8 Ways Caregivers Can Help Reduce Falls
Did you know, one in four Americans aged 65+ falls each year, and falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in older adults? We asked Deborah Swanson, Coordinator for the Real Caregivers Program at allheart.com to take a closer look at the...
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