Sometimes You Just Need Extra Help

Posted on: 14 June 2017

If you have an elderly family member who has expressed interest in moving into an assisted living home, you can play a helpful role by setting up appointments at multiple facilities in the area. Visiting each assisted living home with your loved one will allow you to assess the environment, ask questions and, in general, get a sense of which home feels best. There are a number of critical details to confirm before you make your decision. [Read More]

Posted on: 14 June 2017

Have circumstances in life brought about one of your parents moving in with you? There are probably many thoughts racing through your head. More than likely, there is a sadness that your parent's youth has slipped away. You are also facing the realization that it is up to you to make your mother or father comfortable and happy. If you work outside the home, there is the added pressure of being away for long periods of time. [Read More]

Posted on: 12 June 2017

If you are taking care of a loved one in your home who has recently had a stroke, you may wonder if there is anything you can do to keep them safe. If so, use one or more of the following tips for preventing falls and keeping them safe while in your home. Set Their Bedside Table On Their Strong Side When setting up their bedside table, make sure you keep it on the side of the bed closest to the side not affected by the stroke. [Read More]