Shoes for the Elderly
Shoes are an important part of everyone’s clothing, especially for the elderly. Properly fitting shoes can also help in the prevention of falls. Harvard Medical School has estimated that an estimated 18,000 Americans die each year after being injured from a fall. As...
24/7 Home Care
Older adults may develop health concerns that require more care, yet they still want to remain in their own home. Sometimes there are no family members available to help, and an outside caregiver is needed. At FootPrints Home Care, we’re well equipped to help with...
Preventing Falls
Tripping over something can be dangerous to all of us, but for the elderly, falls can be a devasting event. Preventing falls should be a priority for every senior, especially those still living in their own home. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says that one in...
Balance Issues in the Elderly
There are a number of issues that can cause balance issues in the elderly which can increase the risk of a serious fall. As people age, they often become more frail but what are the signs to watch for that may indicate a balance problem? To maintain proper balance,...
