As with most in-home care issues, the first step should be assessment. Identifying potential environmental and personal hazards for falls is as easy as looking…
Fall Risk Home Safety Checklist
July 14, 2011
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Fall Risk Awareness: Reasons for Falls
July 10, 2011
What are some of the most common reasons for a fall in the home? The normal changes of aging, like poor eyesight or poor hearing,…
Fall Prevention Starts in the Home
July 5, 2011
In the next 17 seconds, an older adult will be treated in a hospital emergency department for injuries related to a fall. In the next…
The Impact of Summer Noises on Your Hearing
July 1, 2011
“Big Bang Theory: Fireworks, Concerts Hurt Hearing” – This article from Newswise explains how sounds of summer can kill hearing, gives research statistics, and offers…
Continuum’s 2011 Silver Star Caregiver
June 27, 2011
Charnell Fisher is most known for her incredible smile that lights up a room wherever she goes. Each time she is sent out on an…
KSDK Spot: Sandwiched Employees
June 20, 2011
Watch our recent TV spot! Barth Holohan speaks about Sandwiched Employees, how this is a growing issue, and what Continuum can do to help. St….
How Elders Can Protect Themselves from Abuse
It can be a good idea to open up a dialogue with the seniors in your life about protecting themselves. Many won’t even understand or…
See us on Channel 5!
June 17, 2011
Barth Holohan, owner and founder of Continuum, will be on the news on Saturday, June 18 at 9:25 AM. He will be speaking about Sandwiched…
Preventing Elder Abuse & Neglect
June 13, 2011
Concerned friends and family can intervene or watch for warning signs that might indicate elder abuse. If abuse is suspected, report it. Preventing elder abuse…
Elder Abuse is Everyone’s Concern
June 6, 2011
It’s difficult to take care of a senior when he or she has many different needs, and it’s difficult to be elderly when age brings…