While looking for a facility for your senior loved one to live, like an active living community or a nursing home, pay attention to the presence of stairs. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one out of every four seniors suffers a fall each year. Stairs can...
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Month: June 2018
Why summer heat can be a menace for seniors
While summer can be a great time to enjoy some fun in the sun, for senior citizens summer may be far from the happiest time of the year. Rising temperatures can pose serious health risks to New Mexico seniors, and although many people want their older loved ones to...
Signs of elder financial exploitation
When it comes to financial exploitation, seniors are at particular risk. As people grow older, they lose more of their independence and become reliant on others for their daily needs and to handle their financial matters. Unfortunately, this opens the way for bad...
What you need to know about assisted living negligence and abuse
If your parent is in an assisted living facility, you trust that the staff members will give him or her proper care. You may love the idea of an assisted living home because of the freedom it gives your mom or dad. It is a good compromise between a nursing home and a...
What should you look for in group homes for seniors?
The increase in group homes for senior citizens has many people wondering if a group home is the right place to move an aged loved one. Group homes are a way for New Mexico seniors to live in a place where they can receive care while still retaining as much...