Category: Safety

The holiday season is a time for joy and family traditions. But for older adults, especially those living with dementia or other age-related health concerns, the holidays can also bring extra risks. It’s important to plan ahead and create a safe, comfortable environment at home. Here are six holiday safety tips to help keep your…

As we age, staying safe at home becomes more than just a preference – it’s essential to our health and independence. At SYNERGY HomeCare, we understand that while aging brings wisdom and experience, it can also bring new challenges like reduced balance, muscle strength, and reaction time, increasing the risk of falling. That’s why we…

What do Richard Simmons and Bob Saget have in common? The curly-haired fitness advocate and comedian, actor, TV host were both household names and they both died as a result of a fall. Over 1 in 4 adults over the age of 65 fall every year, resulting in 3 million annual emergency department admissions. Every…

Summer is around the corner and that means everyone is excited to finally be able to get out and about. That said, we can’t forget about ensuring we are safe in the place we spend the most time – our homes. Luckily, the start of summer also coincides with National Safety Month so here are…