What Can You Do in Your Loved One's Kitchen to Make it More User-friendly?
Having a user-friendly kitchen can help your loved one to feel confident and safe in the kitchen. From an independence standpoint, her confidence levels need to stay high. From your point of view, however, her safety is the most important aspect. Relocate Commonly-used Items to Lower Cabinets The thing about kitchens is that a lot…
Read MoreOffice Updates: Announcing Promotions for April and Tracy!
I am very pleased, and very proud to announce that April Wells has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Operations and Tracy Payne has been promoted to Vice President of Client Satisfaction. These two ladies have been by my side for several years, helping me to keep our clients happy, healthy and independent in…
Read MoreLoneliness and Your Aging Parent: Understanding Why Companionship is so Vital
Companionship is vital to any aging adult. Studies link being alone to multiple health issues. Is your parent lonely? Here are some of the reasons it’s important to make companionship part of your overall senior care goals. Studies Link Poor Health to Loneliness Dr. Renee Meyer and Dr. Dean Schulyer wrote about the detrimental effects…
Read MoreEncouraging a Senior with Low Vision to Keep Up with Their Favorite Activities
If you are like many family caregivers, the first thing that you are likely to think about when you consider low vision is safety issues. You think about them not being able to move around their home as safely and being at risk of falls or impact exercises, or about them accidentally experiencing a poison…
Read MoreProtecting Mom or Dad from Identity Theft
Identity theft is using or attempting to use private information to open a new account, accessing or trying to access an existing account, or misusing private information for fraudulent purposes. Identity theft is a serious crime that can have devastating effects on the victim’s life. Unfortunately, senior citizens can be particularly susceptible to identity theft,…
Read MoreWhat Can Your Elderly Loved One Do When She Can't Get to Sleep?
Being unable to get to sleep can be incredibly frustrating for your elderly loved one. It might be even more so if everyone else in the house is peacefully slumbering away. These tips can help her find a solution. Avoid Screens Screens, such as an electronic reader, tablet, or even the television, can all interrupt…
Read MoreAre There Good Sources of Protein Besides Red Meat?
As you learn more about a healthy diet and what makes one up, you’ll start to learn more about individual nutrients, like protein. Protein is one of the building blocks for your loved one’s body. It helps with muscles and energy, so it’s pretty important. Here are some ideas for getting protein beyond just red…
Read MoreNational Cleaning Week – Shortcuts for Keeping Your Parent’s Home Clean, Healthy, and Fresh
Being a family caregiver means that you always have a long to-do list to accomplish each day and may feel as though you do not have the time to complete them all. This means that you are always looking for ways that you can streamline your efforts to make sure that they get the results…
Read MoreShould You Join an Online Support Group?
Online support groups are definitely an option for you and for your elderly loved one. But sometimes as a family caregiver you might wonder if an online support group is really the best option for you. If You Don’t Have a Lot of Time When you’re extremely busy juggling your personal life, your loved one’s…
Read MoreIs Your Elderly Loved One's Cane the Right Height for Her?
Having a cane at her disposal can help your elderly loved one to get around much more easily than without any assistance. The problem is that if the cane isn’t the right height, it can cause more problems than it solves for your elderly loved one. Watch Your Loved One Use Her Cane If you’re…
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