The San Bernardino car accident attorneys at our firm regularly monitor developments related to highway safety, including the special challenges that elderly motorists face. A study by Canadian scientists shows that the tests that are typically used to gauge older driver’s fitness levels, may be completely inadequate to accurately gauge the driver’s ability to drive. [...]
A new report by the Government Accountability Office would concern Los Angeles elder abuse lawyers. According to the report, there has been an increase in the number of elder abuse cases, and this is causing tremendous pressure on adult protective services across the country. The report by the Government Accountability Office found that approximately 14.1% [...]
Stairlifts are without question one of the most revolutionary mobility aids for those who struggle with accessibility at home. There are other types of mobility aid which have improved elderly and disabled people’s lives including mobility scooters, but in terms of home mobility nothing has made such a big impact. Without them elderly or disabled [...]
A new report by the Government Accountability Office would concern California elder abuse lawyers. According to the report, there has been an increase in the number of elder abuse cases, and this is causing tremendous pressure on adult protective services across the country. The report by the Government Accountability Office found that approximately 14.1% of [...]
In Britain, Mother’s Day is known as Mothering Sunday, and it’s a time when children say thanks to their mothers with gifts, cards, flowers and anything else which might let them know how much they mean. Across the world Mother’s Day falls on different days, but in Britain it is always the fourth Sunday of [...]
Adult children may be concerned about the safety and well-being of their older parents. They may wonder whether their parents are able to take care of themselves or if they need help. While in-home healthcare is available, some seniors do not need medical assistance. They may only need assistance with day-to-day activities, such as light [...]
Older adults are especially vulnerable to accidents in the bathtub and shower. Many people do not consider the dangers of showers and bathtubs until there is an incident or a near-miss. When patients are recovering from an injury or surgery, doctors frequently recommend adding special safety features in the home to avoid falls and further [...]
One of the greatest concerns of adult children is the safety and well-being of their aging parents. As people age, they slow down mentally and physically. They do not always realize they need help. When their adult children live far away and cannot check in on them regularly, the little signs and symptoms of forgetfulness [...]
As people get older, their mobility is affected. They have a harder time keeping their balance and moving about. This is especially true in the bathroom. More than 370 people are hurt in shower and bathtub injuries each day in the US. Many of them are seniors. They have difficulties getting in and out of [...]
There are approximately 36 million senior adults in the US. Seniors living alone or with a senior spouse may need help staying safe, healthy and independent at home. At some point, they may need a home health care aide to provide assistance with medical problems, Alzheimer’s issues or to do cooking and organizing. How will [...]
Many elderly people are apprehensive about seeking medical care through an elder care community due to many myths that surround the nursing home and assisted living communities. These are misconceptions, however. Some elder care communities have broken free of these myths and have demonstrated to residents and their family members that they can receive quality [...]
People suffering from arthritis often complain about constant pain they experience while living with this condition. The pain may be localized to the hip, back, knee, feet or neck. Inflammation that occurs around the joint, daily wear and tear of joints, damage to the joint from disease, muscles strains caused by forceful movements against stiff [...]
Today, for senior citizens, there are now an incredible number of options available for those that need guidance and monitoring throughout daily life. As people age, there are often very specific issues and threats that could be present as the body becomes older, more fragile, and less capable of carrying on daily life within a [...]
Home care orange county services are designed to provide assistance to the elderly and disabled individuals within the comfort of their dwelling. Many people tend to believe that the services offered by these adept individuals are only meant for people that are of an older age stature. However, despite what many individuals tend to think, [...]
California car accident attorneys have always believed that elderly drivers experience certain physical challenges as they age, that impact their ability to drive. One of these is failing vision. However, a new study shows that vision may be impacted in more ways than one as a person ages. The study conducted by researchers at the [...]
Seeing my mom today causes a different kind of anxiety in me. I know that in a year or two or even in a few months, she can no longer move as she is now. In fact, she seems to be more frail day after day. And when the time comes when she could not [...]
Whether you have just started working or you are close to giving up work, it is time to think of planning for retirement. It is never too late or too early to start planning for your life after wards. This life can be comfortable or depressing depending on how well you had planned for the [...]
Caring for your loved one – usually parents or grandmothers in their baby boomer years can give problems to the children. As each child has the possibility of having his or her own family, as well as respective jobs, the dilemma of leaving the senior loved one at home cannot be discarded. What if the [...]
Buying a stairlift is something which most people do not do very often and is also a purchase which most people don’t have much experience in. This makes the task much more difficult due to the lack of knowledge people have in stairlifts however by following these hints and tips you can buy the right [...]
Researchers at the Hebrew Senior Life Institute for Aging Research in Boston have posted their latest findings online in the Archives of Internal Medicine. California Elder abuse lawyers will find many of the findings interesting, because they relate to the treatment of nursing home residents who suffer from dementia. Dementia patients are some of the [...]
