Most of us experience some degree of vision decline as we age. But once eye problems have made simple daily tasks difficult or impossible, chances…
August Focus: Assisting the Sight Impaired
August 1, 2011
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Fight Falls with Vitamin D
July 27, 2011
Falls are the leading cause of serious injuries among the elderly. The following article from Aging Well explains how vitamin D can help reduce fall…
Fall Prevention: Simple Steps to Protect Your Loved One
July 20, 2011
If you have determined that some home modifications are in order, Continuum recommends considering some of the following simple home modifications: Flooring Considerations Use a…
Preventing and Treating Skin Cancer
July 17, 2011
Treatment performed for non-melanoma skin cancers in the United States nearly doubled from 1994 to 2006, according to a new study, and this is an…
Fall Risk Home Safety Checklist
July 14, 2011
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 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….