Posts Tagged ‘Senior Care’
Senior Driving Safety Tips
Did you know that Ohio is one of the top 20 most dangerous states for seniors to drive? And, the state does not have stricter driving rules for those age 65 and older. It is important to continually evaluate your driving skills. Here are a few of our tips! Communicate: Start by having an open…
Read MoreSenior Tips: How to Prevent Falling and Breaking a Hip
Falls can happen any time and place, but they are more common in one’s own home. Complications caused by broken hips can range from minor to severe and even death. According to CDC.gov, one out of three elderly adults falls each year. Queen City Care is here to share some common risk factors that help prevent…
Read More4 Broken Hip Healing Tips
At Queen City Care, we see various cases of broken or fractured hips. According to AARP.org, hip fractures actually kill tens of thousands each year. There are tips to help you survive and heal from this type of ailment and we’d like to share a few with you. Seniors are at a greater risk for…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons Why Senior Citizens Should Smile
June is National Smile month and Queen City Care would like to spread some smiles! Being a senior citizen comes with its fair share of benefits (and we’re not just talking about Medicare). A wealth of knowledge comes with a certain age and we would like to celebrate that! So for National Smile Month, we’ve…
Read More11 Ways to Help Afford the Cost of Senior Care
The cost of assisted living care is on the rise. According to A Place for Mom, the average monthly assisted living rent increased $100 in just 2012 alone. Some are saying that the cost associated for senior care could be the next financial crisis. Since the burden usually falls on the elder’s children, they can…
Read MoreNational Stroke Awareness Month
May marks the start of National Stroke Awareness Month. It is widely perceived that having a stroke is unpreventable, but that is not the case. Queen City Elder Care would like to discuss how to look out for the signs of a stroke and ways to prevent them. It’s a fact that anyone, regardless…
Read MoreDo You Recognize Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s?
These days, some of the statistics you read about Alzheimer’s dieses are staggering. Did you know that according to SarahCare at DTC, someone develops Alzheimer’s every 68 seconds? And, 1 out of 3 seniors in the U.S. will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia. At Queen City Elder Care in Cincinnati, we…
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