Fall prevention

04 Sep 2020
Old, Alone, “Don’t Need Help”
Old, Alone, “Don’t Need Help” Old, Alone, “Don’t Need Help” is a common response a Home Care Social Worker hears. It is hard to be ill or incapacitated. Living alone makes it that much harder. In fact, age, illness, and living alone are “risk factors” to be considered when putting together or thinking of a ...
24 Jul 2020
Social Work Based Home Care
Social Work Based Home Care Social Work based home care takes a macro view of a client’s needs, family relationships, home safety and an array of resources and benefits.  In-home care, Social Workers typically are with a Medicare Agency. They are one of the “Skills” which Medicare covers. Other skilled professionals are Registered Nurses, Physical, ...
27 Jan 2020
Overcoming Fear of Falling
Overcoming Fear of Falling Overcoming the fear of falling (FOF) is an innate, natural fear in humans and mammals. It is a reflex for newborns and infants. Many older adults fear falling after they experience a fall. FOF is also known as baso or basi – phobia. Fear on its own is a helpful signal ...
28 Aug 2019
Diagnosis: Parkinson Disease – What Next?
DIAGNOSIS: PARKINSON DISEASE –  What Next? Parkinson disease is a progressive Neuro-degenerative disease characterized by the brain’s inability to produce enough Dopamine (Neurotransmitter). Because no two people with Parkinson disease are exactly alike, there are many possible symptoms experienced by each individual person.  There is no definitive cause though there appears a good case in the literature ...
13 Jan 2017
Parkinson Patients Ballroom Dance
Parkinson Dance Exercises Parkinson Disease responds well to many movement exercises. Ballroom Dancing makes movement fun so Paradise Home Health Care is happy to introduce a  Ballroom Dancing Workshop to The Parkinson’s Foundation in Boca Raton, Florida Judy Simon, founder of T.A.P. will be leading a ten week workshop for people with Parkinson Disease, and ...
14 Dec 2016
Helping Aging Parents Accept Help
Aging Parents Resist Help An example of aging parents refusing help: “Thanks for the follow-up. Mom’s in charge. Not always making good decisions, but she has to make her own mistakes. It’s sad to watch but it is what it is. Will reach out as events warrant.” This text comes from a daughter who had ...
20 Sep 2016
Falling: Prevention Habits
  Falling and the Facts Falling risks can be greatly reduced by good habits developed to prevent falls. Fall begins September 22nd and it is also National Fall Prevention Day.  The Center for Disease Control finds that a third of seniors will fall. For many of them, it will be a life changing event. Falling can be ...
18 Aug 2016
Fall Prevention
The Volen Center Hosts an:  Fall Prevention Workshop Fall Prevention is very possible. Overview of Physical and Music Therapy Monday, Sept. 19th @ 1:00 – 2:30   Presenters: Sherry Picker, MSW Ed Gray, Licensed OTR/L, PT Sam McDowell, Board Certified Music Therapist “Falls are a leading cause of hospitalizations for aging adults. Learn basic ways to Prevent ...
28 Jun 2016
Parkinson Disease – NPF – Fundraiser
Parkinson “Moving Day”  Fundraiser: Hosted by the National Parkinson Foundation ~ South Palm Beach County Chapter –Event Date: Sunday, November 6, 2016   Location: FAU ~ Boca Raton ~ Stadium Parkinson Disease’s annual NPF national fundraiser called Moving Day is this November in Boca Raton, Florida. It is one of the biggest fundraiser events of the ...
20 Jun 2016
Return Home After Hospital Stay
Post Discharge Home: Seniors are rarely 100% recovered   Post Discharge home, you may find your elder loved one’s Discharge Plan is quite complicated or they may not be up to dealing with the details. The hospital or rehab Discharge Planner may review the plan but it is likely not really heard or understood. Your parent may live ...
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