How to Stay Safe in the Bathroom – 9 Tips
The bathroom is the least safest room in the house and it is where the majority of falls and accidents occur among older adults. It is estimated that 1/3 of …
The bathroom is the least safest room in the house and it is where the majority of falls and accidents occur among older adults. It is estimated that 1/3 of …
In my opinion, shower chairs and the elderly go hand-in-hand. Even if you’re not considered “elderly” a fall in the shower or bathtub can be dangerous. In fact, just last …
She was on the kitchen floor with a broken leg for 8 hours before my Dad found her. My mom tried to move from the island in the kitchen to …
Maybe you are like me, and just HATING the idea of using a friggin “walker”…I know I was, still am. There is no way I want to be creeping along …
Updated May 21, 2021 My mother, Barbara, had MS and used a standing wheelchair for years. She LOVED that wheelchair. When we were out in public, she would often ask …
Updated May 19, 2021 One of the most common questions I get from people is where can I find a home safety checklist for seniors? Home safety is one of …
The one question I get asked quite often is does Medicare cover home caregivers? While the simple answer is no, there are some exceptions. In this article I will talk …
Updated June 6, 2020 Although the cost for in-home care is usually a less expensive option than Assisted Living or Nursing Homes, the ability to afford Home Care is an …
After my mom had a brain hemorrhage due to complications from MS, she required 24-hour care. And, even though she had MS and we knew what the eventual outcome might …
If you watch the news for even a minute these days you will undoubtedly be bombarded with information about COVID-19 (the coronavirus). I also know that the demands of caring …