Care, Health and Placement Advice
Everyone no matter his or her age is at risk for a fall. For younger individuals, a fall can mean simply a cut or a bruise and rarely leads to major complications. However, for elderly people, a fall can be much more catastrophic, leading to bruising, breakages, not being able to get oneself up after, and many more complications.
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Meridian Home Care believes in giving back to our community and is proud to support great causes by participating in health care fundraisers. Please continue reading to find out what we've been up to!
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Highlight: Meridian Staff Member of the Month – Eric Tucker – CEO Meridian Home Care
Eric has been working in the healthcare industry for over 20 years - first as an optician, then in senior home care.
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With the temperatures starting to climb for the summer months, it becomes more difficult to prepare hot foods, appetites decline, and actions become sluggish. As we age, our bodies lose their ability to regulate temperature as easily as it used to, so seniors may not realize they’re in danger of heat stroke or other heat-related illness. Knowing the difference between Heat Exhaustion (need to cool off & rest) and Heat Stroke (life-threatening) to determine if a senior needs immediate medical attention or simply needs help cooling off is vital for a caregiver:
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