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Instead Senior Care - Northern Shenandoah Valley Elder
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Your local Home Instead
Senior Care office is your connection to
compassionate, reliable one-on-one, non-medical
assistance. We can provide everything you’d
do for your loved one and more, so you’ll
have confidence that your loved one is safe
… whether you live several states away or
just miles down the road. - Shenandoah Valley Senior
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Aaron
Blight - Home Instead Senior Care
Winchester Office - 174 Garber Lane Suite 3
Winchester, VA 22601 (540) 722-8750
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Safety
Tips for the Elderly
Each year more than a third of the people 65 and older
fall. What is more, in that age bracket, falls are the
leading cause of injury-related death.
Even though old age often brings physical challenges, you
can take practical steps to enhance your personal safety
and the quality of your life. For one thing, you can
strive to maintain reasonable health and strength. For
another, you can make your home safer.
Maintain Your Health and Strength
As we age, our coordination may suffer and we may have
trouble with our eyesight and sense of balance. We may
also become more frail as our muscles and bones weaken.
However, regular physical activity and good eating habits
can slow this decline.
A publication of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services states: “Regardless of their health and
physical abilities, older adults can gain a lot by
staying physically active. Even if you have difficulty
standing or walking, you can still exercise and benefit
from it. In fact, in most cases, you have more to lose by
not doing anything.” Among other things, physical
activity can help you to combat heart disease, joint pain,
osteoporosis, and depression. It can improve your
circulation, digestion, and sleep, and it can enhance
your self-confidence and alertness.
If you are not used to doing physical exercise, you would
be wise to see your doctor first. Also, consult him or
her if you feel faint or experience chest pain while
exercising. In fact, in such a situation, you may be wise
to call the emergency telephone number. Do not treat such
potentially dangerous symptoms lightly! And it is
recommended that you have your eyes checked by an eye
doctor once a year.
In regard to diet, avoid meals that lack vitamins and
minerals, even if they are quick and easy to prepare.
Older people especially need food high in vitamin D and
calcium, both of which can help to maintain bone mass or
at least slow the loss of it. So try to eat meals that
include whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and fresh
fruits and vegetables. Check with your doctor before you
make major changes in your eating habits. He or she may
suggest useful dietary options or foods to avoid because
of certain health factors.
Additionally, try to stay well hydrated. Dehydration,
which is common among older people, especially those
living alone or in nursing homes, can predispose one to
falls, confusion, constipation, poor skin elasticity,
infection, and even death.
Make Your Home Safer
Most falls occur at home. Yet, by taking a few practical
precautions, you can significantly reduce that risk.
Think about your home as you read the following.
Bathroom:
The floor should provide good footing when wet.
The shower or tub should have a nonslip mat or finish,
and if you have a shower chair, it should allow easy
access to the faucets. It may also be helpful to have a
handheld showerhead so that you can remain seated when
bathing.
It is good to have grab bars for support when you step
into or out of the bathtub or use the toilet. These
supports should be strong and firmly mounted. Also, make
sure that the toilet seat is high enough for you to sit
and stand without too much exertion.
Keep night-lights on, or use a flashlight.
Stairs:
Stairways should be uncluttered, in good condition, and
well lit.
Stairways ought to have stable handrails on both sides if
possible as well as nonslip strips and light switches at
both the top and the bottom.
Walking up and down stairs can help older ones to
maintain leg strength. If you have balance problems,
however, you should try to avoid negotiating stairs alone.
Bedroom:
Allow sufficient space for you to move around the bed and
other furniture safely.
Have a chair where you can sit to dress.
Keep a lamp or a flashlight within reach when you are in
bed.
Kitchen:
Countertops should be uncluttered so that you can easily
set down groceries and other items.
The kitchen floor ought to be nonslip and low glare.
Items in the cupboards should be neither too high nor too
low but easy to access without assistance. Try to avoid
the use of ladders and step stools, and never climb up on
a chair!
General Tips:
Have night-lights that illuminate the way to the bathroom
and other areas you may go to at night.
It can be helpful to use a cane or a walker at night when
you are not fully awake or alert.
Your chairs should be stable (no wheels), have armrests,
and be the right height for easy sitting and standing.
To prevent tripping, you should repair, replace, or
remove frayed carpets, lifted linoleum, or broken tiles.
Lay all electrical cords along walls and not across
walkways.
Throw rugs can be a trip hazard and should be removed
from carpeted areas. If they are placed on a smooth floor,
such as tile or wood, they should be firmly anchored with
a nonslip backing.
Avoid wearing slippers that are loose or worn out or do
not have backs or nonskid soles. And do not wear high-heeled
sandals or shoes.
Some medicines can make people feel faint or unsteady. If
you ever feel like that after taking medication, be sure
to tell your doctor. He or she may change the dosage or
the medication itself.
If you notice anything that needs attention that you
cannot safely attend to yourself, why not seek the help
of family members, friends, or those who may be
responsible for building maintenance? And try not to
procrastinate.
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Michelle
Morris of Home Staged Designs, llc
Tap
into the power of home staging and get your home sold
faster and for more money!
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Home staging
helps you prepare your house for sale. The goal
of home staging is to lure in potential buyers to
choose your home over the competition. There are
varying levels of service. With a consultation
from as low as $350, she will meet with you and
tell you how to prepare your home for market
yourself. Rental furniture and accessories are
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Log onto her website at www.HomeStagedDesigns.com
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the highest designation in the industry. She is also the
winner of “The 2008 Barb Schwarz Rising Star ASP
Stager of the Year Award”.
Visit her
website or call her today at 540-409-6877 to learn about
how she can help you get your home sold faster or design
your current home for living. Michelle’s motto is
“Design to Live, Stage to Sell!”
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Links
and Resources for Seniors
FirstGov The U.S.
Government's Official Web Portal
Social Security Official
Website of the U.S. Social Security
Administration
Housing U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for
Senior Citizens
Fraud U.S.
Government FBI Fraud Target: Senior Citizens
Medicare The U.S.
Government's Official Medicare Site
Medicare and Medicaid The Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid
Consumer Protection How to prevent or report
a problem
Education, Jobs, and
Volunteerism Find your next opportunity
End-of-Life Issues Investigate the legal
and ethical questions
Housing for Seniors Information on eldercare
and housing options
Money and Taxes Saving and spending in
retirement
Travel and Recreation Visiting new places, or
learning more about your local area
Drug Interactions U.S.
Government FDA drug interactions fact sheet
National Cancer Institute U.S. National
Institute of Health
AoA The U.S.
Government's Department of Heath and Human
Services Administration on Aging
CDC The U.S.
Government's Center for Disease Control and
Prevention
PBGC Pension
Benefit Guaranty Corporation
DHHS U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services
DOL U.S.
Department of Labor
HealthFinder a National
Health Information Center Service
NIH National
Institutes of Health
OSHA Occupational
Safety and Health Administration
USDA U.S. Food and
Drug Administration
Federal Trade Commission Seniors'
Consumer Information
Veterans Veteran
Health Benefits and Services
Prescription Drug Page Congressman
Bernie Sanders (Independent, Vermont)
Seniors Commission Commission on
Affordable Housing and Health
Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality
U.S. Census Bureau
The White House
U.S. House of
Representatives
U.S. Senate
The Library of Congress U.S Government for Seniors
Caregivers' Resources
Help providing care, benefits, long-distance
caregiving,
legal matters, support for caregivers...
Consumer Protection
for Seniors
Consumer fraud, elder rights, advocates for
nursing
home residents...
Education, Jobs, and
Volunteerism for Seniors
Adult education, AARP working options, Senior
Corps...
End-of-Life Issues
Advance directives, estate planning, hospice...
Federal and State
Agencies for Seniors
Administration on Aging, Social Security
Administration,
Veterans' Health Administration...
Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren
Benefits and assistance, health and safety, state
resources...
Health for Seniors
Disease, health care facilities, medicare,
nutrition...
Housing for Seniors
Reverse mortgages, eldercare, nursing home
comparison...
Laws and Regulations
Concerning Seniors
Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Medicare
Modernization
Act, Social Security Act...
Money and Taxes for
Seniors
Investing, tax counseling, estate planning...
Retirement
Pension plans, benefits calculator, retirement
ages...
Travel and Recreation
for Seniors
Amtrak senior discount, older drivers, travel
tips...
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