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…
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…