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Fire Safety for the Elderly: Why Photoelectric Alarms Matter
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…
2 min readJan 24 2023 -
Beating the Heat: Tips for Staying Cool and Safe in Summer
Staying Cool in the Summertime It’s summer, and it’s hot here in Texas. It’s getting hot wherever you are this summer. And that heat can be dangerous to those who…
2 min readJan 24 2023 -
Holiday Meals for Swallowing Difficulties: Tips and Strategies
Swallowing Difficulties and Holiday Meals Does someone in your household or extended family have difficulty swallowing or chewing? If so, part of planning your holiday dinner should be a few…
2 min readJan 24 2023 -
Swallowing Problems in the Elderly
Info about swallowing problems in the elderly. I recently read an article about a man who had a stroke and suffered from swallowing problems. He had a tube called a…
2 min readJan 24 2023 -
Managing Thin Skin on Elderly
My mother had thin skin on her arms. One day she tripped and almost fell while I was standing next to her. I reached out and grasped her arm to…
4 min readJan 24 2023 -
5 Steps for Safely Using a Tub Transfer Bench
A shower can be so relaxing, can’t it? It is great to sit back and let that warm water wash away your dirt and worries. However, for a person who…
2 min readJan 24 2023 -
Navigating Stairs with a Cane: Tips and Importance of Accessibility
When You Must Use Stairs with a Cane Recently, I traveled to a county government building with a lady forced to use stairs with a cane. It was an adventure.…
3 min readJan 23 2023 -
Ensuring Senior Safety at Home with Monitoring Systems
Monitoring System for Seniors’ As a caregiver, you may be trying to help your loved one remain in their home and be independent. If that’s so, your job might be…
2 min readJan 23 2023 -
Using Oxygen Safely at Home: Tips and Tricks for Caregivers
Precautions for Using Oxygen Safely at Home Are you a caregiver for someone using oxygen tanks or cylinders at home? If so, you probably have been told about some very…
5 min readJan 22 2023
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