Creating a Safe Living Space
A Fall That Changed Everything It happened so fast. One moment, Mom was getting up in the middle of the night, looking for the bathroom. The next, she was tumbling down the stairs. In the dim light, she had mistaken the stairwell door for the bathroom, which was just...
Caregivers: What they are and how to become one
TheĀ Bureau of Labor StatisticsĀ reports that job opportunities for Personal Care Aides (their “official” term for caregivers) are projected to grow by 49 percent between 2012 and 2022, significantly outpacing the average for all occupations. These estimates...
Alzheimer’s and Home Care – a good match?
How do you know when itās time for a loved one living with Alzheimerās to transition to a long term care solution? Generally, the best indicator is an inability to adequately perform Activities of Daily Living (ADL). ADLs are routine tasks including meal preparation,...
