All articles
Everything we have written about protecting, caring for, and supporting an elderly person, organized by topic.
Head injuries
Helmet for seniors: A comprehensive guide to choosing the best head protector
If you are a caregiver, a head protector also protects you
How to tell if a head injury is serious?
What consequences can a head injury have?
Types of head injuries: Is a blow to the temple more dangerous?
That dull thud that makes you run out
I wasn't worried that she would fall, I was worried about how she would hit her head
Falls: causes and prevention
Practical guide: how to adapt your home to prevent falls
Loss of balance when walking: what is senile gait
Why do elderly people fall?
Falls in nursing homes: why they are more frequent than at home
The deaths nobody talks about: preventable household accidents among older adults
How to prevent a second fall
My grandmother falls frequently: warning signs
He gets up at night to urinate, disoriented by sleeping pills
Family care and communication
My father won't accept help: how to protect him without conflict
My mother-in-law lives alone and won't accept help
My grandfather falls: what we can do as a family
I live far from my elderly parents and I'm worried they'll fall
Fear of her falling while I'm helping her or leaving her alone
When you no longer dare to let an elderly person walk alone
Caregiver burnout: small aids that reduce stress
The day I stopped being calm when she went out alone
The day I understood I couldn't be in two places at once
Living alone safely
Are your parents feeling insecure when walking?
How to know if an elderly person is no longer safe living alone
My mother lives alone and I'm worried she'll fall
