Safe Food Practices Your Parents May Be Ignoring
Every year, around one in six people, end up sick or hospitalized due to a foodborne illness. People over the age of 64 are at a higher risk due to the slowed production of digestive fluids and the likeliness of having at least one chronic health condition. Many cases...
7 Simple Ways Seniors can Stay Safe from Falls at Home
Thousands of seniors fall every year in their home. There are many reasons seniors fall. Certain medications, medical conditions, and changes in vision, balance or reflexes are just a few things that can contribute to the risk. One major, preventable contributor to...Dad Needs a Stent – What Does that Mean?
When an older family member is told they need a stent, family caregivers may be uncertain just what that means. After all, “stent” isn’t likely to be a word you hear in everyday conversation. Knowing more about how stents work can help you to feel more comfortable...The Difference Between Home Care Agency & Private Senior Home Caregiver
Costs: True or false? Is it less expensive to hire privately than through an agency? Most of you will say “privately” of course. Well, the old saying about “penny wise and pound foolish” applies very well here. Did you know that when the senior caregiver...
