Fall Prevention Archives - Hired Hands Homecare

Marin Senior Fair

Posted on September 17th, by Mark Winter in Aging, Alzheimer's, Benefits of Home Care, Caregiver Careers, Dementia, Depression in Seniors, Elder Abuse, End of Life Care, Exercise, Fall Prevention, Family Caregivers. No Comments

Join us for the 36th Annual Marin Senior Fair
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Marin Center Exhibit Hall

Wow, it has been quite an honor to have participated in THIRTY of the Thirty Six Senior Fairs! We’re not too sure if anyone can say that?!?

This year’s theme is Flower Power, Where Peace and Wisdom Flourish.

The Fair will have 140 Exhibit Booths presenting valuable information and resources for seniors and those caring for seniors. The Fair will feature Food, Live Music and Dancing, along with costumes and booth decorations. As always, you can enjoy beautiful quilts, have your photo taken, and pick up some free books.

Attendance and parking are free. Free transportation to and from downtown San Rafael.
Enter our free raffle to win prizes. More information can be found at https://2024.marinseniorfair.org/

Come visit us at Booth 200 – We’ll see you at the Fair!
~Your … Read More »

Watch for These Early Signs of Mobility Problems in Older Adults

Posted on February 27th, by Mark Winter in Aging, Alzheimer's, Arthritis, Chronic Conditions, Fall Prevention, Homecare, In-Home Care, Long Term Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety. No Comments

All family caregivers need to know the early signs of mobility problems in older adults in order to prevent falls or other serious injuries.

Benjamin Franklin certainly had it right: An ounce of prevention is really worth a pound of cure. When it comes to noticing and addressing the early signs of mobility problems in older adults, prevention is a must. Falls in seniors lead to 3 million emergency room visits, 300,000 hip fractures, and 32,000 deaths every year, according to research by the CDC.

Preempt a tragedy by keeping an eye out for these warning signs of increasing mobility issues in older loved ones:

Experiencing dizziness. Dizziness and issues with balance can develop from a variety of contributing factors that ultimately cause problems with mobility. It’s important to discover why these issues are taking place and address them … Read More »

What You Need to Know About Clutter and Dementia

Posted on November 7th, by Mark Winter in Alzheimer's, Caregiver Support Tip, Dementia, Fall Prevention, Senior Independence, Senior Loneliness, Senior Safety. No Comments

Clutter and dementia may seem like an unhealthy combination, but research is showing some surprising benefits between the two.

Decluttering is a vital component to safety for individuals with dementia, particularly in ensuring walking paths are clear to prevent falls. However, there may be some surprising benefits to controlled clutter, according to a study by the University of East Anglia that explored the link between clutter and dementia.