Check Out Parkinson’s Disease for Dummies from Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO
Posted February 8, 2010 by debrasmith1Categories: Parkinson's
Tags: aging, caregiving, parents, Parkinson's
Diabetes and Exercise from Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO
Posted February 4, 2010 by debrasmith1Categories: Exercise, diabetes
Tags: aging, diabetes, Elderly, Exercise, in home care, seniors
Becoming Your Parent’s Parent, One Family’s Story from Comfort Keepers Elderly Care inTroy, MO
Posted February 2, 2010 by debrasmith1Categories: Alzheimer's
Tags: aging, Alzheimer's, dementia, elderly care, in home care, parents, seniors
Becoming ‘parent of your parent’ an emotionally wrenching process
Tips for Communication with a Loved One with Alzheimer’s from Comfort Keepers Elder Care in Troy, MO
Posted January 29, 2010 by debrasmith1Categories: Alzheimer's
Tags: aging, Alzheimer's, dementia, Elderly, in home care, seniors
Preventing Falls From Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO
Posted January 27, 2010 by debrasmith1Categories: safety
Tags: aging, Elderly, safety, seniors
Your loved one:
1. Encourage exercize, see if there’s a local program nearby, Tai Chi and similar programs that increase strength and improve balance are especially good.
2. Have their doctor or pharmacist go over their medications to see if there’s any drugs or drug interactions that can cause dizzyness or balance problems.
3. Make sure they get an eye exam yearly.
4. Wear proper footwear.
The home:
1. Increase the lighting for better visibility.
2. Remove throw rugs, use carpet tape to secure edges on other carpets.
3. Reduce clutter
4. Make sure electrical and telephone cords are safely out of walking paths
5. Install grab bars in the bathroom
6. Buy a shower chair and raised toilet seat if needed.
7. Use a non-skid mat or appliques in the bathtub.
8. Arrange furniture so it can easily be walked around.
9. Use nightlights.
10. Have sturdy handrails on both sides of all stairs.
11. Use brightly colored tape to mark the edge of stairs both inside and out.
12. Adjust the height of the bed to make it easy to get in and out of.
Ask Medicare for Caregivers from Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO
Posted January 25, 2010 by debrasmith1Categories: caregiving
Tags: caregiving, Finances, Health, seniors
What About Controlling Behavior from the Seniors in Our Care? in Troy, MO
Posted January 21, 2010 by debrasmith1Categories: caregiving
Tags: aging, caregiving, Elderly, parents, seniors
Warning Signs for the Long Distance Caregiver from Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO
Posted January 19, 2010 by debrasmith1Categories: caregiving
Tags: aging, caregiving, Comfort Keepers, Elderly, parents, seniors
Having the “Money Talk” from Comfort Keepers Elder Care in Troy, MO
Posted January 6, 2010 by debrasmith1Categories: Finances
Tags: aging, Finances, parents
I think for some people having the “money talk” with their elderly parents is almost as uncomfortable as having a “sex talk” with them. If you wait until you need to know, it may be too late. Understanding your loved ones finances may turn out to be a big help in a crisis. Read the following article to find out more.
Guard Against Financial Abuse, Brought to you by Comfort Keepers Senior Care in Troy, MO
Posted January 4, 2010 by debrasmith1Categories: Finances
Tags: abuse, aging, Elderly, parents, safety, seniors
Although there are many others who may take advantage of your elderly loved one financially, most cases of elder financial abuse are perpetrated by family members. How can you know when another family member is taking advantage of your loved one? The following article describes some signs to look for.