All posts tagged "senior safety tips"

  • privatehirecargivernotwhatyouthinknewest
    Private Hire Caregivers: It’s Not What You May Think

    Your elder loved one has come to a new stage in life, where she or he is requiring more assistance with everyday living.  Most people would rather stay in their home, avoiding institutionalization for as long as...

    • Posted January 26, 2015
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    How Exercise Affects The Aging Brain

    Your parents are growing older and you are starting to notice random instances of memory loss and other types of brain dysfunctions that often times comes from aging. You wonder why they can’t remember your name all...

    • Posted January 12, 2015
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    Guarding Against Caregiver Burnout in the Face of Alzheimer’s or Dementia

    For some, caring for a family member with memory impairment (dementia) comes on gradually.  For others, it can happen overnight.  Dementia is caused by damage to the brain.  Sometimes the damage can occur slowly and progressively, such...

    • Posted October 23, 2014
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    Risks In Hiring Private Pay Caregivers Instead of a Home Care Agency Caregiver

    When you hire a private pay caregiver, you become an employer, and the caregiver becomes a household employee.  Below are several responsibilities, as an employer, you need to take into consideration: Verify that your (or your loved...

    • Posted September 22, 2014
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    Senior Safety Tips For Accident Proofing A Home

    As you or a loved one ages, the chance of being injured in your own home increases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of both fatal...

    • Posted August 11, 2014
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