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Senior Safety Advice

Esther C Kane CAPS, C.D.S.

A podcast focused on the topics of senior safety, aging in place and caring for older adults.

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7:04

Daily - Winter Safety: Preventing Slips on Icy Walks

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/17

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. We share practical ways to stay steady on icy sidewalks, from the right shoes and traction cleats to the penguin walk, safe lighting, and when to ask for help. The goal is confidence through preparation so winter walking feels calm, not risky. • why thin, hidden ice causes most falls • how thaw–freeze cycles create black ice • checking weather and planning routes • choosing deep-tread shoes and traction cleats • keeping hands free with gloves and simpl...

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6:28

Daily - How to Create a Joyful Holiday Morning for...

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/16

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. The quiet before a holiday morning can feel tender, even heavy—especially for older adults who wake to long stretches of silence. We share a practical, heart-forward approach to reshaping that first hour with warmth, light, and small rituals that rebuild a sense of safety and connection. Drawing on years of occupational therapy experience, we walk through the micro-choices that change the tone of a day: unhurried pacing, gentle validation, grounding sen...

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12:40

Daily - Helping Seniors Handle Holiday Overstimulation

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2025/12/15

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. We share clear signs of holiday overstimulation in seniors and how small changes in sound, light, timing, and language protect comfort and safety. Practical steps help families create calm spaces so older adults can engage with ease and dignity. • early cues of confusion, withdrawal, and physical stress • sensory load from layered sound, lighting, and pace • setting up a quiet corner that invites breaks • reducing competing noises and avoiding flashing...

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9:14

Daily - Hosting a Safe Gathering for Aging Parents

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/14

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. Holiday gatherings look beautiful on the surface, but they can hide real risks for older adults. We open the door to a safer, kinder way to host, showing how small, thoughtful changes transform your home from a maze of hazards into a space where parents feel steady, included, and relaxed. Drawing on Esther Kane’s decades as a retired occupational therapist and certified aging in place specialist, we walk through each stage of the visit—from the first st...

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5:42

Daily - Simple Ways to Include Loved Ones with Dementia

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/13

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. We share simple, compassionate ways to help a loved one with dementia feel included during busy days and holidays. Gentle roles, calm spaces, music, and storytelling help build safety and connection without stress or perfection. • giving small, doable roles that build belonging • slowing the pace and using simple words • using storytelling and preserved long-term memories • creating quiet spaces with familiar comfort items • using familiar music to res...

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15:43

#77 - Write About Your Ordinary Extraordinary Life

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/12

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. Everyone has a story worth telling, including you. Writing a memoir is not just about documenting life events but about reflecting on our experiences, understanding our decisions, and sharing valuable lessons with others. • Start with vivid memories rather than a chronological timeline • Write in short, daily sessions of 10-20 minutes rather than marathon writing • Use tools like books, AI programs, or apps like Otter or Autobiographer • Don't worry ab...

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10:16

Daily - Preventing Kitchen Accidents During Holiday...

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/12

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. Holiday cooking carries a special charge—the scents, the stories, the crowded counters—and that same energy can turn risky for aging parents and grandparents. We dig into practical, respectful ways to make the kitchen safer without sidelining the people who cherish these traditions most. Drawing on real-world OT experience, I walk through simple changes that prevent the most common injuries while keeping the joy and pace of the day. We start with the e...

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6:44

Daily - Recognizing Holiday Depression in Seniors

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2025/12/11

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. We explore how holiday depression often hides behind silence, irritability, or routine changes in older adults and why the season can intensify grief and self-doubt. We share clear steps to check in, lower pressure, keep seniors involved, and know when to seek help. • subtle signs like withdrawal, oversleeping, low appetite, irritability • nostalgia and grief resurfacing during traditions • why expectations, energy limits, and smaller families amplify ...

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7:12

Daily - Winter Hydration: Why It Still Matters

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2025/12/10

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. Cold weather quietly lowers our urge to drink while pulling water from every breath we exhale. That mismatch can make older adults dizzy, foggy, and unsteady—especially when sidewalks are slick and homes run the heat nonstop. We dig into the subtle ways winter dehydrates the body, why thirst isn’t a reliable signal with age, and how a few simple changes can restore energy, balance, and comfort all season long. We walk through early dehydration signs th...

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6:55

Daily - Keeping Pets and Seniors Safe During the...

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/09

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. We share calm, practical ways to make the holidays safer when seniors and pets share the same space. From decor choices to food rules and visitor plans, small changes reduce risk and bring peace back into the room. • spotting hidden risks in busy holiday homes • setting up a predictable pet calm space • placing fragile decor higher and securing cords • choosing battery candles to reduce fire risk • avoiding toxic foods and posting simple reminders • te...

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12:16

Daily - Staying Present When You’re Exhausted

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2025/12/08

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. The holidays can feel the loudest when your heart is the quietest. We dig into why Christmas magnifies loneliness for many older adults and caregivers, and how connection isn’t about a crowded room—it’s about feeling seen, valued, and included. Drawing on years of work with seniors and families, Esther Kane shares clear, compassionate steps that turn the season from overwhelming to humane. We unpack the early warning signs of disconnection—those polite...

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6:33

Daily - When “Merry” Feels Hard: Grieving During...

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2025/12/07

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. We explore how to move through a holiday season that feels heavy, naming grief without pretending everything is fine and finding small, kind ways to cope. We share permission to feel, set boundaries, honor memories, seek support, and let grief live alongside joy. • permission to feel without performing cheer • gentle boundaries around events and expectations • adapting or creating traditions that honor loved ones • naming layered and anticipatory grief...

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12:16

Daily - Loneliness at Christmas: What Helps and What...

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/07

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. The holidays can feel loud, bright, and strangely empty all at once. We wanted to name that truth and offer a kinder path forward—especially for older adults and the caregivers who love them. Drawing on years of work with seniors and families, Esther shares why a crowded room can still feel isolating, how grief reshapes December, and the simple shifts that turn obligation into connection. We explore the subtle signals of disconnection—“Don’t worry abou...

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#76 - From “What Now?” to A Plan: Reinventing...

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2025/12/05

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. A quiet truth about retirement: it’s not a finish line, it’s a design challenge. We sit down with nationally recognized therapist and author Faust Ruggiero to rethink the next chapter through small, consistent moves that rebuild purpose, health, and identity. Instead of waiting for a grand passion to appear, Faust shows how momentum comes from motion—micro-goals, daily structure, and a kinder internal voice that turns “what now?” into clear steps you ca...

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7:27

Daily - Managing Gift Expectations as a Caregiver

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/05

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. We explore how gift-giving pressure lands on caregivers and offer tools to set boundaries, simplify plans, and protect your emotional energy. We also address the sting of feeling unseen and share practical ways to ask for support and choose a gift for yourself. • caregiving as the everyday gift • early communication to set limits • simple, practical, and personal gift ideas • shared gifts and delegating tasks • coping when recognition is missing • aski...

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Daily - The Emotional Impact of Holiday Memories

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/04

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. Grief and gratitude don’t have to compete during the holidays. Esther Kane invites you into a calm, honest space where joy, nostalgia, and loss can sit side by side, and where memories become a source of warmth instead of overwhelm. Through a personal story about a first Christmas after losing her husband, Esther shows how a small ornament, a familiar song, or a well-loved recipe can turn memory into connection, reminding us that love still thread...

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Daily - How to Light Your Home Without Trip Hazards

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/03

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. We break down how smart lighting reduces falls at home and show fast fixes that make movement safer without turning your space into a runway. From hallways to bathrooms and entryways, we share simple, low-cost changes that boost visibility and confidence. • poor lighting as a top fall risk • dark halls and corners as priority fixes • motion sensor night lights for nighttime routes • cord management to clear walkways • light placement that reveals the f...

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9:58

Daily - How Music Calms the Holiday Chaos

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/02

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. Holiday gatherings can be joyful and exhausting at the same time, especially when routines vanish and every room gets a little too loud. We lean into a simple, powerful tool, music, to lower stress, restore rhythm, and reconnect with the people we love, including older adults and those living with dementia. Through personal stories and practical guidance, we show how intentional listening transforms a hectic day into a softer, more grounded experi...

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Daily - Decorating Safely Without Overdoing It

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/12/01

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. We share simple ways to decorate for the holidays without creating hazards or burnout. The focus stays on balance, physical safety, energy, caregiver-friendly strategies, and the emotions tied to changing traditions. If you found this episode helpful, share it with a friend or caregiver who might need the reminder And don't forget to visit Senior SafetyAdvice.com for more practical tips on living well, aging safely, and caring with compassion For m...

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7:00

Daily - Ending the Month with Gratitude and Hope

Senior Safety Advice ·

2025/11/30

Got a comment or idea? Send us a text. For more information about aging in place and caregiving for older adults, visit our website at SeniorSafetyAdvice.com

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