by Back Home Safely | Sep 14, 2013 | Home Safety NJ
The senior citizen population – people aged 65 and older – is continually rising and apparently commercial institutions are faced with the dilemma of providing better, more empathetic services and products for the said age group. Agnes or Age Gain Now...
by Back Home Safely | Sep 13, 2013 | Home Safety NJ
“People don’t realize how dangerous their environments really are until they fall. In one second, your life – and your level of independence ? can change,” says Joan Bieganek, COTA, of North Central Medical Supply. In observance of the sixth annual National Falls...
by Back Home Safely | Sep 12, 2013 | Home Safety NJ
Medical director Dr. Judith Black, M.D. offers tips on how homeowners and caregivers can protect their elderly loved ones from falling accidents inside the house, especially this coming winter. She suggests that throw rugs should be avoided or properly taped down on...
by Back Home Safely | Sep 11, 2013 | Home Safety NJ
In relation to the 6th annual National Falls Prevention Awareness Day which will be observed on the 22nd day of September, the experts at the Occupational Therapy Department at Mille Lacs Health System offer homeowners some tips on how they can prevent the occurrence...
by Back Home Safely | Sep 8, 2013 | Home Safety NJ
Due to lack of proper exercise, most senior citizens end up with back pains, which can be extremely uncomfortable. In order to prevent this complication from happening to you or your elderly loved one, back muscles must be honed through regular and proper exercise....
by Back Home Safely | Sep 7, 2013 | Home Safety NJ
Experts emphasize the importance of occupational therapy for senior citizens who are suffering from alzheimer’s disease. They say that home modifications that can help an individual be reminded of his/her daily activities and past experiences with family and...
