With the majority of older adults taking multiple prescription medications – a full 80% take at least two medications, and more than 50% take four or more –managing these medications is crucial to ensure they’re providing maximum benefit while minimizing side effects. One important side effect of many prescriptions for seniors is the increased risk of falls. THE MEDICAL TEAM’s in-home care experts recommend seniors and their caregivers make sure they are fully informed about the medications being taken, by getting answers to the following questions from the prescribing physician: What side effects can be expected, and what’s the best way to minimize them? Talk to your doctor if you have side effects like dizziness, light headedness, sleepiness during the day, confusion, lack of … [Read more...] about Medications & Falls: What Seniors Should Know
Making the Kitchen Accessible After a Spinal Cord Injury
Independence and autonomy are so important to our overall wellbeing, and for those with a spinal cord injury or other disability, there are a number of steps we can take to make sure the home allows for maximum freedom and self-reliance. In honor of National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, the in-home care professionals at THE MEDICAL TEAM offer the following modifications to one of the most important rooms in the home for expressing self-sufficiency: the kitchen. These alterations provide easier access for those in a wheelchair to independently prepare meals, clean, organize, and more. Refrigerator: Based upon the individual’s particular needs, there are several refrigerator options for better wheelchair accessibility: A small, compact refrigerator placed at the appropriate … [Read more...] about Making the Kitchen Accessible After a Spinal Cord Injury