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    Category Archives: Safety

    Senior man, woman with their caregiver at home. Concept of health care for elderly old people disabled. Elderly man.
    Oct 17 2018
    INALA
    INALA Conversations, Safety

    INALA Conversations: Dementia and Guns – Part Two

    If an individual’s dementia has progressed to the point that conversation is not possible due to the disease or lack of judgment, than it is important that family members take action to safeguard the individual and others in the home. In this situation, here are some tips for dealing with firearms i...
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    Close up picture of elderly hands with young caretaker's hands
    Oct 17 2018
    INALA
    INALA Conversations, Safety

    INALA Conversations: Dementia and Guns

    The best time to have a conversation about firearms in the house is BEFORE there is a major safety concern! For an individual living with dementia, gun ownership may represent security, pride in a skill gained and honed over time, treasured memories of a lifetime of gun ownership and a mark of respo...
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    Jan 08 2017
    Indiana Assisted Living Association
    Assisted Living, Safety

    TIPS for Senior Winter Safety

    Older adults experience a higher risk of health problems and injury during the winter months. It’s important to be aware of potential issues and take steps to prevent them. Social Isolation – Fear of driving or reluctance to brave snow and ice can keep older adults at home. Errands are put off and s...
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    Jul 15 2016
    Indiana Assisted Living Association
    Budgeting, INALA Conversations, Planning, Safety

    INALA Conversations: Preventing Financial Fraud

    Starting a conversation about health, finances and living situations with a loved one can be difficult- but it doesn’t have to be. The INALA Conversations series is a resource to help prepare you for those discussions. Let us help guide you through these important conversations with some helpful tip...
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    Jul 08 2016
    Indiana Assisted Living Association
    Aging Adults, Assisted Living, Healthcare, Safety

    Staying Safe in the Heat

    Hot weather is dangerous! As the temperatures increase, older adults are more prone to harmful effects. As we age, it becomes more difficult for our bodies to adjust and react to sudden changes in temperature. Dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are all a serious concern for the elderly. It...
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    Jul 01 2016
    Indiana Assisted Living Association
    INALA Conversations, Planning, Safety

    INALA Conversations: Discussing Driving

    Starting a conversation about health, finances and living situations with a loved one can be difficult- but it doesn’t have to be. The INALA Conversations series is a resource to help prepare you for those discussions. Let us help guide you through these important conversations with some helpful tip...
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    Feb 02 2016
    INALA
    Planning, Safety

    Creating a Safe Home

    If you want to age in the home you’ve lived in for decades, it’s time to do some planning. We want to share some common sense tips for creating a safe space. And if remodeling your current home isn’t cost-effective, take a look at an assisted living community designed with your safety in mind! Take ...
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    Jan 19 2016
    INALA
    Assisted Living, Planning, Safety, Uncategorized

    The Reality of Falls

    One in three seniors fall every year! And the risk of falling increases with each decade we age. It is a sad fact that seniors with chronic conditions fall and require emergency transport up to 54 percent more often than peers without chronic conditions. Assisted living communities reduce the risk o...
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