Prescription Medication Use Our motto at Caregiver-Aid is “Safe and Healthy at Home.” Naturally, home safety is something that caregivers take seriously. The National Safety Council is spotlighting certain safety issues this month that are important for general home safety, according to research on trends in safety. In 2012, poisoning killed about 36,900 people. Many…
Prescription Assistance Help The cost of prescription medications can be high, and the stress of trying to afford medications on a limited income is a frustration familiar to many caregivers and patients. Without prescription assistance, someone may give away a prescription pill to a friend because the friend can’t afford to buy his own prescription.…
Senior bathing can be challenging and risky if appropriate care isn’t taken. Slippery floors and a lack of needed bath equipment can make bath time unsafe. If these problems are left unaddressed, the senior may decide that bathing is too much trouble. Why doesn’t Dad bathe? But there are ways to make senior bathing simple,…
Waiting Room Frustration We had an appointment with the oncologist. My mother-in-law had a follow-up from her breast cancer treatment. The waiting room was full, and the wait was long. The restless patients began to speak with one another. The “Have you been here very long?” question was common. An older gentleman remarked, “This is…
Save Your Eyesight with Cataract Surgery Did you know that cataract surgery can help you stay safe and healthy? According to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, those over the age of 65 who undergo cataract surgery have a 16% reduced risk of suffering a hip fracture due to a fall.…
You probably don’t work out for a variety of reasons. To be sure, there are valid reasons. Unfortunately, the temperature is either too high or too low. The gym is too far away and costs too much to enroll there. Your area needs to be more congested for a healthy walk. Besides, what exercise could…
Medical Reminders and Caregiver Helpers Many families are finding the help they need with medical reminders to help elderly members “Age in Place,” and they’re getting their help through smart technology. Families use voice activation, sensors, GPS, Bluetooth, smartphone monitoring apps, internet sites, and computer programs. The option to remain at home rather than go…
Fingertip Pulse Oximeter – What They Can and Can’t Do This medical device, called a pulse oximeter, measures the oxygen saturation in a person’s blood. They are portable, battery-operated, and suitable for home and travel use. They are beneficial for persons with respiratory or heart problems. It is important to understand what they can and…
Quad Cane: What is it, and what’s it for? Quad canes are lightweight aluminum and vary in weight and height. A quad cane is a cane that has a base on the bottom with four small feet. Each foot will have a rubber cap to reduce slipping. The main reason to use a quad cane…
Recovering from a stroke is a team effort. If you are a caregiver of a patient recovering from a stroke, or you have had a stroke yourself, the months after you leave the hospital is an important time to get assistance from a professional healthcare team for your rehabilitation. When recovering from a stroke, you…