Everyone knows that it can be difficult to deal with and take care of an aging family member. Dealing with senior citizens is never easy and takes a lot of patience and compassion. Unfortunately, some people at this task and wind up mistreating the elderly. This happens all of the time in home environments, nursing [...]
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How to keep Elderly Women and Their Purses safe.
November 30, 2011
We have all seen it. An elderly woman in a store, purse left unattended in the basket while she is looking for cake mixes! This is the easiest way thieves get their hands on purses. Next thing you know she is the victim, has her purse taken, and she is frantic. Her credit cards are [...]
Alzheimer’s Care
November 17, 2011
I have heard this statement so many times, My Mother doesn’t have Alzheimer’s BUT Ask yourself these questions can your mother describe what happened yesterday? Can she remember what she had for breakfast? Most of the time the answers are no. Predicted to be the epidemic of the twenty-first century, Alzheimer’s is a ticking time [...]
Prepare for Hip Surgery
October 27, 2011
Prepare for Hip Surgery Are you or your loved one about to go in for hip surgery? Safety Precautions for Avoiding Falls Most hospitals falls occur the first few days after admission when people may be unsure of their surroundings. Here are some suggestions, which may help prevent falls during your hospitalization. Get out [...]
Recovering After Hip Surgery
October 25, 2011
Old age can bring about a number of different issues that take a toll on the body. One of the biggest issues that senior citizen have to deal with is arthritis. Arthritis can inflame many joints in the body leading to pain that can be almost unbearable. Chronic hip pain is a major sign of [...]
GPS enabled shoes for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia
October 10, 2011
Technology in shoes, would you use this devise for your parents? GPS enabled shoes for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The shoes are also equipped with a geo-fencing capability that can notify caregivers when a person has gone outside of a designated area. The cost is around $300.00 a pair. Mobile monitoring systems have become [...]










December 14, 2011
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