Reduce the Risk of Falls Elderly people with dementia have a higher risk of falls due to dementia. Their condition makes their senses seem off, makes it hard for them to talk, and makes it hard for them to move around. Often, people with dementia do not have a reality-based interpretation of their environment. They…
Senior Activity Ideas for Breaking Boredom One day, Suellen realized it was time for a change around her house. Her preschool children had memorized the entire script of John Wayne’s movie “Hondo,” all because Gramps watched it day after day, every day. Not only did the film have to change, No, she decided that Gramps…
A Senior Car-Fit for Independent Drivers You try on shoes and clothes to make sure they fit. You don’t like to wear shoes that pinch, pants that are too long, or shirts that are too tight. But did you know that your car needs to fit you too? They require a proper senior car fit.…
What’s Going on Down at the Senior Centers? All across the country, there are senior centers. In big cities and small towns, various services and programs are available for seniors to meet, eat, socialize, learn, and have fun. These programs take various forms, use different facilities, and have different funding sources. Still, each has something…
Senior Rehabilitation Facility for Quality Recovery Are you a caregiver for a loved one who has recently been hospitalized and will be placed in a senior rehabilitation facility for further recovery and therapy? What should you and the patient consider in choosing a senior rehabilitation facility? It’s up to you as a caregiver to make…
Ideas to Consider for Finding Senior Ride Services Perhaps you and the one you care for have decided that driving is unsafe. This is often a difficult decision and is made more difficult by the need for senior ride services and transportation alternatives in many areas. On the other hand, consider the perspective of the…
Caregiver Wants Help If a caregiver wants help, she might talk to friends who want to help. So here are seven things that a caregiver might say: But mostly, in my life, I need you. Thanks. I mean that. Thank you.
Sharing Caregiving Requires the Whole Family You may have noticed that there are an increasing number of families who are sharing caregiving responsibilities. This could be done by sharing households, traveling to the parents’ home, short-term visits with the parent at one’s home, or by sharing other responsibilities, such as meals, housework, transportation, etc. This…
What to do About Shoes for Seniors First, are you wearing shoes? Finding just the right shoes for seniors can sometimes be a challenge. Sit down and take a good look at your shoes. You should, even when you are in the house. Shoes matter, mostly because they protect your feet and maintain your mobility…
Smoke Alarms, Fire Safety, and Seniors’ Homes Fire safety is a concern for a caregiver every day of the year. Smoke alarms help many caregivers who are caring for elderly smokers. The fire risk is greater when a smoker may not realize the dangers or is careless with lit cigarettes. It’s a stressful situation at…