The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is available to help you when you feel there may be problems at your loved-ones nursing home.
Nursing Home Concerns
Tag: Safe Home
Deficient Nursing Homes
In early 2019, two senators urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to release a nursing homes list of deficient nursing homes which qualify for special scrutiny from government inspectors.
Caregiving Interruptions
Easy to get distracted when your trying to accomplish several different things at once. Caregiving can easily do that to you. Here’s a few suggestions to help you along.
Using Oxygen Safely
Oxygen, when misused, can be dangerous, even explosive. Used properly though it is a life saving tool. This article points out some of the safety precautions for you to consider.
In and Out of Bed Safely
Help a Senior In and Out of Bed Safely Getting in and out of bed safely is one of those things you never really think about. You just climb into bed, go to sleep, and wake up rested. But, as we age our body starts….
Kitchen Safety
Kitchens can be a very busy place in the home. Special considerations should be given to its safe use and functionality. This article will help with a check list of potential issues.
Doorway Hazard Solutions
Find solutions for the fall hazards in and around your home, especially around the entrance and exit doorways where Fall Prevention is often most needed.
Safe Doorway Checklist
Clearing Clutter Stuff
Trying to keep your home clutter-free can be a real challenge. But too much unorganized and unused stuff can become a safety risk for seniors. This article has pointers achieving clutter free living!
Good Contractor
Choosing a good contractor may require a little more work than you’d expect. This article will help you ask the right questions of the right people.