It is estimated that as many as 50 percent of adults in America over the age of 65 are taking at least 5 medications at one time. This can make keeping track of daily doses challenging – especially for adults suffering from any form of cognitive impairment. If you parent or older relative is having trouble managing their daily medications,…
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: One-fourth of Americans aged 65+ falls each year. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. Fall prevention is one of the most overlooked risks or potential health hazards for seniors. Most of…
Referrals to Priority can be made by doctor, family members, friends, or the individual in need of services. Priority Home Health staff will work with benefit providers, hospital discharge planners, family and patients to arrange family-centered home health care services individualized to meet the patient’s specific needs. Our goal is to visit your home within 48 hours of receiving the doctor’s…
It is well known that as a society we are living much longer thanks to improved living conditions and health care. While being able to reach old age is something to be thankful for, in many ways, there are several challenges facing the elderly, which we all need to pay more attention. Often it is not until we start to…
September is Health Aging® Month, dedicated the positive aspects of growing older. With an emphasis on encouraging older adults to improve their physical, mental, social and financial well-being, this month focuses the many ways that older adults can live their best lives. In our work with older adults, we have found that the following four areas are fundamental to healthy aging.…
