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Considering Assisted Living Caregiving involves important and sometimes difficult choices. When a patient cannot live independently along any longer, family and friends wonder what is next. Does the patient need to be in a nursing home, or is there some other kind of facility that would be a better fit? An assisted living facility (ALF)…
Finding a gift for a senior can be really frustrating at times. It’s hard to know what they want. For some it centers on something they need to help with their daily activity, but they don’t want to admit they need help. Others just want something that says “I care about you”. Here are some…
Change your tools, rearrange the area, and reduce the work in your kitchen to make your meal preparation safer and more convenient with these 8 kitchen safety tips.
Fall prevention planning may take some effort. But it’s worth it. Today, make some time to use the checklist in this downloadable brochure on safety to check for fall hazards around your home.
Two Steps to Prevent Falls at Home You’ve probably heard the expression, “Once burned, twice shy.” It means that once you’ve had a bad experience, you’re not likely to expose yourself to a risk again. That expression very well states what happens to a person who has suffered a bad fall and its consequences. Preventing…
If the patient cannot stand at all, they’ll need to remain in the wheelchair or be lifted and placed into the car. Is the caregiver able to do that? And get the wheelchair loaded in and out of the car independently? It is not easy. Renting a van with a wheelchair lift is an option…
Hospital bed sheets have an inherit problem. Raise up the bed and let it down. Before you know it,.. it pops off! Well there may very well be a solution for this problem.
Dehydration can be a real problem for anyone who gets over-heated, especially so for seniors. This article covers the whys and what now to help caregivers watch their loved ones for dehydration.
Summer time can be dangerous for some people, especially elderly who may be in a weak condition or perhaps taking medications that might cause reactions to heat or sunlight. Dehydration can cause serious problems. It’s important to Drink Up!
Don’t let dehydration ruin your summertime. Think and drink! Know the symptoms and risks of dehydration for you and your loved ones. Plan to prevent dehydration.