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…
Sometimes it’s hard to find something to fill the time of the one you are caring for, particularly if they have a vision or motor impairment. The days can be long and tedious for the caregiver and the one needing care. What can they do for recreation considering their limitations? What could be interesting, entertaining,…
Methods of Reducing Incontinence Accidents If you have been caring for an incontinent adult, you probably have experienced the frustration, inconvenience, and even embarrassment of incontinence for both yourself and the incontinent patient. Handling toileting and accidents can take over a caregiver’s life and make daily difficult. Here are three methods of reducing incontinence that…
Removing Urine Odors at Home Suppose you are a caregiver for a person with incontinence. You may have encountered that urine smell in your home, clothing, or furniture. Many caregivers are frustrated and embarrassed by that scent but find that the elderly patient does not even smell it. Caregivers need to realize that the ability…
How to Request Help from the U.S. Post Office TO FIND HELP – CLICK HERE. Seniors and Caregivers, Do you need help with getting your mail from your area post office? Have you experienced frustrations with poor service, unresponsive postmasters, missing mail, stolen packages, etc.? Apparently, you are not alone! I have received several comments from…
A patient who consistently refuses to use a wheelchair. When seniors return home from a hospital or nursing facility, caregivers are frequently there. Resisting wheelchair use can make transitioning difficult for the patient and the caregiver. Being in treatment and recuperating from an illness or injury can be quite taxing. The stress of adjusting to…
Set The Right Height for a Cane. So, you have a brand-new cane! The right height for your cane is important for your safety and comfort when walking. Whether you are a new or experienced cane user, you should know that your cane should be adjusted to you and your height in particular. Canes…