Home Care
Bike Riding Safety Home Care Tips For Seniors
Riding a bike is a great way for seniors to get outside and exercise. Consult with home care provider to be sure they’re safely prepared.
Read MoreHow Does Home Care Provide Value to Your Mom’s Daily Life?
You may be wondering what benefits home care can bring to your mom’s every day life. Here are just a few examples of what providers can do!
Read MoreSenior Friendly Family Vacation Ideas
Family vacations are a blast, but if your senior parent is used to having a home care provider, you may need to make some adjustments.
Read MoreFour Tips for Welcoming a New Caregiver
When you hire home care providers, how you introduce them to your senior is important.
Read MoreElder Care Focus: Medication Reminders
Elder Care in Northbrook IL: While an elderly home care services provider can give your parent a wide variety of services, one that is particularly meaningful is medication reminders.
Read MoreTalking to Your Senior About Their New Care Arrangement
Caregiver in Wilmette IL: Talking to your senior about their care arrangement a few weeks after it begins can help ensure both of you are more confident about the relationship and its benefits.
Read MoreStruggling with arthritis?
Osteoarthritis, or wear-and-tear arthritis, is a condition caused by the wear and tear of cartilage and people usually develop this condition after the age of 40. It is the most common type of arthritis. Women are more likely to develop osteoarthritis. Other potential causes are bone deformities, joint injuries, obesity, and having diabetes, underactive thyroid,…
Read MoreLearning about Heart Failure
While heart failure can affect anyone at any stage in their life, it is prevalent in people 55 years and older. It is very common. It affects 5.1 million people in the United States. Heart failure is a state where the blood is not pumped in adequate amounts to satisfy the body’s needs. A few…
Read MoreUV Safety
With July being UV Safety Month, I’d like to take some time to raise awareness about skin cancer and help people take action to prevent it. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the US. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are the main cause. Other complications include eye problems, a weakened immune system, age…
Read MoreSafety, safety, safety by Lisa
With June being National Safety Month, I’d like to bring attention some safety issues. While it’s important to always strive to be safe, the top issues the National Safety Council address are: • Preventing prescription drug abuse • Stopping slips, trips, and falls • Being aware of surroundings • Ending distracted driving • Safety in…
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