Could You Be at Risk for Shingles?
If we were to create a list of strange names for diseases, the shingles virus would likely top that list. The name of the disease...
Maximizing seniors’ independence with caregiving services
Increasingly more seniors are choosing to remain at home into their later years, presenting a host of challenges tied to independence and...
Five Key Risk Factors for Elder Abuse
Elder abuse, although not often discussed, has been stated as being more prevalent than most realize in the United States. The Centers...
TOP 3 HIGH TECH TOOLS FOR THE DISABLED
In today’s high tech world, living with a disability is less limiting than ever before. Disabled Worldreports that there are as many as...
IS LIFE IN A NURSING HOME INEVITABLE? TWO WAYS TO DETERMINE IF THERE’S ANOTHER OPTION.
Many people are under the assumption that life in a nursing home or assisted living facility is unavoidable for the elderly. But is it...
THE HOLIDAY REALITY CHECK
Visiting with elderly family members during the holidays can be satisfying and fun, but more and more adult children of older seniors...
HOME SAFETY ITEMS THAT HELP PREVENT ELDERS FROM FALLING
Because falls are so prevalent among the elderly and can be so dangerous, there are a number of products on the market to help prevent...
DO YOU KNOW ALL YOUR PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR HOME CARE EQUIPMENT?
Do you or your loved one need more stability in the shower or tub? Do you or the loved one need a walker, a rollator or a power scooter...
TIPS FOR PURCHASING HOME CARE EQUIPMENT
As you or your loved one ages, assistive home care equipment can help make everyday life around the house easier and safer. There are...
ADAPTING THE HOME FOR LIFE WITH MS
For most of us, our homes are a safe haven from the busy world we live in. But for those with chronic illnesses like MS, the home can...
