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The Importance of Medication Reminders
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...
Planning Care After Surgery
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....
Four Bathroom Hazards
Bathrooms can be a perilous place in the house, especially for people who are older or living with a chronic condition that can make falls more likely. Much like the kitchen, the bathroom is a risky space in the home for the elderly with hazards such as slippery...
Sleep Should be Prescribed
Sleep scientist and author of “Why We Sleep” Matthew Walker suggests a lack of sleeping is having a catastrophic impact on our health and wellness, and is fast becoming one of our greatest public health challenges. Walker suggests more vehicle crashes in United States...