It’s the time of year for holiday parties and family gatherings. For those families with loved ones in a wheelchair, it can be hard to figure out how to include them in the holiday festivities. While attending an event last year, a woman shared with me that it would be the first holiday that she […]
Over the last several months there have been multiple news stories and social media posts about Veterans who have died without any family to attend their funeral services. In kind hearted gestures the funeral homes post the notice in the local paper and quite often a thousand people, or more, from near, and far, come […]
You Have the Right to Be Safe! October is Nursing Home Resident’s Rights Month and Domestic Violence Awareness month. We seldom if ever consider these two things at the same time-but we should. Elder abuse is one of the least reported crimes. Elder abuse is defined by the Word Health Organization as “a single, or […]
Why should you hire a homecare agency? Here are some of the reasons why you want to use a homecare agency: Hiring someone from Craigslist is a very bad choice-period. Some very bad people out there advertise on Craigslist. We all know that, right? Word of mouth referrals are often used to find people. Word of […]
Summer Heat Should Be Enjoyed in Moderation After such a cool and damp spring the sunshine and hot weather is quite a treat! Unfortunately, like all treats, the heat should be enjoyed in moderation. According to the National Safety Council, everyone is at risk for heat-related illnesses. After getting woozy one hot summer day my […]
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month 1 out of every 10 people over the age of 60, who live at home, report being abused. If someone is in immediate danger call 911. Elder abuse can happen to anyone-you, your family, friends or neighbors. Elder Abuse is any knowing, intentional or negligent act that causes harm […]
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Our Pets are Good For Our Health We all want to feel loved and needed. The pitter-patter of furry feet is an insistent reminder of another living being’s unconditional love for us. There is a steady rhythm to life with a pet-Wake Up! Feed Me!, Time to Play! Let’s go for a walk! This rhythm […]
May is Older American’s Month Perennial People Aging Successfully by Refusing to Accept Life as a Long Road to Decrepitude We all want to age successfully. We are living longer now than at any other time in history. The stages of our life have often been categorized as childhood, youth, adulthood, middle age and old. […]
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