by Linda | Jan 3, 2021 | Blog
How do you plan for an emergency for someone who needs help with their daily activities? If someone cannot run from a fire or drive away from a flood, the options to help might seem limited. The National Safety Council lists “natural and environmental incidents” as...
by Linda | Dec 23, 2020 | Blog
As you gather with loved ones during the holidays, pay close attention to clues that they might be needing more help in their day-to-day lives or even living with a progressive illness such as Alzheimer’s disease. Just a few months ago, TV show host Dr. Oz revealed...
by Linda | Dec 18, 2020 | Blog
It might seem counter-intuitive: you invite a stranger into your home to keep you secure and safe from other strangers. The first time a professional caregiver comes to the home, they are a stranger to the person who needs in-home care and their family. Yet over time...
by Linda | Dec 10, 2020 | Blog
New studies show that adopting a healthy lifestyle might reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, according the Alzheimer’s Association. One study showed that lifestyle changes could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 60%, and another study found that...
by Linda | Dec 2, 2020 | Blog
Non-medical home care often includes the service of “medication reminders” for people who have prescription medicines to take. It might seem odd that someone needs a reminder when there are pill boxes with the days of the week and more, but it’s an important part of...
by Linda | Nov 26, 2020 | Blog
When you plan for assistance after a surgery for yourself or a loved one, it’s important to think about things before the surgery takes place. There is an increased risk for falls in the home as well as other dangers such as mismanaged medications after a surgery....
