Tina Weikert
Three Safe Driving Tips for Seniors

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which lines up well for us to review the following safe driving tips from AARP. They apply to everyone, from the newest drivers to older adults who may notice driving becoming more difficult over time.

Three Safe Driving Tips for Seniors
AHSC clients and families, celebrate, Outdoor activities
Tina Weikert
Eclipse Tips for Caregivers

The 2024 Solar Eclipse has arrived, and Vermont is positioned for excellent viewing! We’ve compiled eclipse information and resources here to help caregivers, clients, and our AHSC Community to experience this phenomenal event in a way that suits everyone’s needs.

Eclipse Tips for Caregivers
AHSC clients and families, Senior Nutrition, Cooking, nutrition
Tina Weikert
A Tasty Recipe to Celebrate National Nutrition ...

March is National Nutrition Month. The importance of good nutritional habits for both caregivers and seniors cannot be understated!

A Tasty Recipe to Celebrate National Nutrition Month
AHSC clients and families, senior well-being, EASE Loneliness, Independent Winter LIving
Tina Weikert
Ways to E.A.S.E. Loneliness this Winter

Here are tips in the acronym for EASE- suggested by John T. Cacioppo, Ph.D. through AARP.org to provide a starting point for easing loneliness.

Ways to E.A.S.E. Loneliness this Winter
Home Care, senior well-being, Holiday celebrations
Tina Weikert
7 Ways to Brighten the Holidays for Seniors

The holiday season is for everyone to enjoy! Encouraging your senior loved one to understand that they are a very important part of December’s festivities with the following 7 suggestions

7 Ways to Brighten the Holidays for Seniors

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Fall Prevention: Steps to Reduce the Risk of Falls in the Home

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Fall Prevention: Steps to Reduce the Risk of Falls in the Home

September is Fall Prevention Month. According to the National Institute on Aging, the risk of falling increases with age and more than one in four people age 65 years or older fall each year. The following are steps seniors and their families can follow to reduce the risk of falls in the home.

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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Older Adults

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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Older Adults

Experiencing winter in Vermont is a beautiful yet cold endeavor. All of us feel a chill during the winter, but as we age, changes in our bodies can cause us to lose heat faster and make it harder to be aware of getting cold. When a chill inevitably sets in, it can quickly become a dangerous problem, such as hypothermia. Here are some tips from At Home Senior Care for keeping warm and safe this winter:

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Mobility Aids For Seniors

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Mobility Aids For Seniors

Mobility aids are important tools for seniors who need them because they allow for safe independence when they have trouble with mobility and stability.

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Safe Halloween Planning For Caregivers And Their Loved Ones During The Pandemic

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Safe Halloween Planning For Caregivers And Their Loved Ones During The Pandemic

This year, Halloween will create a lot more toil and trouble in our lives to keep it healthy and safe for all, but it is possible to pull off a boo-tiful Halloween during this pandemic.

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Reduce Senior Fall Risks With A Home Safety Check

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Reduce Senior Fall Risks With A Home Safety Check

A fall is often the top reason independent seniors lose their mobility and begin to fade from good health. Perils in a home add up over time and increase the risk of accidents, but while a fall is unpredictable, regular home safety checks help lower the odds and keep seniors safe.