Elder Abuse And Neglect
Understanding Elder Abuse and Neglect Elder abuse and neglect are far more common than many realize, affecting seniors in communities across the country, and often closer to home than we’d like to believe. Unfortunately, the lack of public awareness means these situations frequently go unnoticed or unreported. What may be even more troubling is that, […]
Physical Changes of Aging: Hearing Loss
Approximately one in three seniors between the ages of 55 – 74 has hearing loss, and nearly half of those older than 75 have difficulty hearing. Also, research shows that men are more likely to have hearing loss than women. It can disrupt a lot of activities of daily living for seniors, and it can […]
Physical Changes Of Aging: Vision Loss
According to a write-up from the American Foundation for the Blind, 6.5 million Americans over the age of 65 have a severe visual impairment. Vision loss can greatly affect the well-being of older adults in many ways. A lot of visually impaired seniors experience difficulty performing the activities of daily living (ADL) such as: financial […]
Bathroom Safety: Use of Grab Rails
Grab Bars: Simple, Effective Bathroom Safety for Seniors Grab bars are one of the simplest yet most effective tools for preventing dangerous falls in the bathroom—a space that can quickly become hazardous for seniors. With slippery floors, hard surfaces, and tight spaces, the bathroom is a common site for serious accidents in elderly homes. Installing […]
Bathroom Safety: Non-Slip Mats
An important bathroom safety installation that prevents and reduces the risk of falls is non-slip bath mats. These mats are placed inside and outside of bathroom stalls to help prevent slips and falls by providing traction to the feet when wet. Fall-related injuries can result in head injuries, broken bones,hip fractures, and even spinal cord […]
River Oaks Home Care Featured in “Your Business Minute”
We are excited to share that River Oaks Home Care was featured in “Your Business Minute with the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce” section of the Times Herald Newspaper. The article can be found here: River Oaks Home Care Featured in Times Herald Newspaper
Team River Oaks is Participating in the 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Team River Oaks is participating in the 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday November 12,2016 in Philadelphia.