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Nine Fall Prevention Strategies Families Need to Adopt for Seniors

By Care Street Home Care Staff | July 12, 2024 |

Seniors are at a greater risk of falling, which can lead to injuries that can have a surprising long-term impact on quality of life. They might be at higher risk of falling for a variety of reasons including poor health, bad mobility, decreased vision, medication side effects, and so much more. What helps is for…

Prioritizing Fall Prevention at Home for Seniors

By Care Street Home Care Staff | May 17, 2024 |

Falls are a massive problem for seniors. They can lead to serious injuries, future mobility problems, and even cognitive impairments. The key to avoiding falls is to have a thorough fall prevention plan in place and then to implement it. Luckily, 24-hour home care services can help families with both pieces of that goal. Fall…

Keeping Seniors Warm This Winter

By Care Street Home Care Staff | January 12, 2024 |

When you start caring for your elderly loved one, you may notice they get cold much easier than you do. This is normal because as seniors get older, they may not be able to warm themselves like they used to, and they lose muscle mass, which can make them feel colder too. So, how do…

4 Ways Seniors Can Protect Themselves From Home Improvement Scams

By Care Street Home Care Staff | July 13, 2023 |

There are a lot of scams that target seniors. But home improvement scams are becoming much more common. And seniors who are living independently at home need to be careful. When you own a home it’s fairly common for people to leave brochures or come to the door advertising services or repairs for homes. But…

How to Make Mealtime Safer and More Enjoyable for Seniors

By Care Street Home Care Staff | April 7, 2023 |

Personal Care at Home in East Brunswick NJ: Seniors who have trouble with meals can benefit from a variety of solutions to keep them safe, including personal care at home.

4 Things Seniors Can Do To Stay Healthy This Winter

By Care Street Home Care Staff | January 6, 2023 |

Seniors always need to take extra precautions to stay healthy, but during the winter when illnesses are everywhere, it’s even more important to safeguard their health. During the holiday season seniors may be traveling or interacting with a lot of people that they normally don’t spend with. All of that extra contact with people can…