HeyJaredSenior Safety Advice
A podcast focused on the topics of senior safety, aging in place and caring for older adults.
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- Sep 19, 2026
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"How Do We Know If Our Parent Needs More Care This Winter?" (opens the original)
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Winter can reveal small changes in an older parent’s health, routines, mobility, and ability to manage daily life. In this episode, Senior Home Safety Specialist Robin Schiltz explains what families should watch for and how to decide whether a parent may need a little more support during the colder months. She also shares ways to match the right kind of help to the specific problem without unnecessarily taking away independence. Visit SeniorSafetyAdvice.com for more senior safety tips, caregiver
What Nutrition Experts Want Seniors to Know Before Cold and Flu Season (And It's Not a Supplement) (opens the original)
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As cold and flu season approaches, store shelves fill up with immune support supplements — but that's not where the research points. In this episode, retired Occupational Therapist, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, and Dementia Care Specialist Esther Kane explains what nutrition experts are actually saying about immunity in older adults, including why protein has become the headline recommendation and why breakfast is usually the weakest meal of the day. She also covers the truth about vitam
How to Help a Senior With Dementia Adjust to the Fall Time Change (opens the original)
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The fall time change can be surprisingly confusing for someone living with dementia, especially when darkness begins arriving earlier in the day. Senior Home Safety Specialist Robin Schiltz explains how caregivers can use lighting, routines, gradual schedule changes, and simple reassurance to make the transition easier. She also shares practical ways to reduce evening confusion and keep the home safer after dark. Visit SeniorSafetyAdvice.com for more dementia caregiving and senior safety resourc
The 15-Minute Doctor Visit That Can Prevent Your Parent's Next Fall (What to Say and When to Say It) (opens the original)
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Many families walk out of a parent's doctor appointment realizing they never brought up the falls. In this episode, retired Occupational Therapist, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, and Dementia Care Specialist Esther Kane walks caregivers through exactly how to raise fall concerns with a parent's physician — what to track beforehand, what to say in the first two minutes, and which specific requests actually lead to action. She explains why near-misses matter as much as real falls, how to ask
How to Check a Senior's Outdoor Lighting Before the Days Get Shorter (opens the original)
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As the days grow shorter, outdoor areas that feel safe in daylight can become harder for older adults to navigate after sunset. In this episode, Senior Home Safety Specialist Robin Schiltz explains how to check walkways, steps, driveways, entrances, motion sensors, and outdoor fixtures for common lighting problems. She also shares simple ways to improve visibility while supporting independence and confidence at home. Visit SeniorSafetyAdvice.com for more senior safety tips and resources.
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