PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center is putting on an event you can be a part of. You can Run Walk or Roll Against Bullying. Fun for the whole family; great opportunity for each person to learn what they can do to stop and prevent bullying.
Urinary incontinence is one of the most unfortunate of health concerns and indignities that affects the aging human body. But, since it’s one of the most common — affecting about a fifth of people over age 85 — a variety of coping approaches and products are readily available to help loved ones and their caregivers.
When was the last time you had a break from taking care of your elderly parents? Can’t remember? Then it’s been too long. Let’s face it. Even though you love Mom and Dad dearly and believe taking care of them is the right thing to do, sometimes it wears you down. You haven’t had time …
Can you imagine a time when your elderly parent might find bill-paying overwhelming? Or make more and more mistakes with the checking account? Or simply prefer not to deal with the hassle of selling the house or a car? If so, it would be good to talk with your Mom or Dad about choosing someone …
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If you’re shopping for home health care, the types of licenses sounds like a crazy alphabet soup—A, B, C, F. What does it all mean? What class of service is right for you? And what about Medicare certification? Here’s a guide to Minnesota home care licenses. Class A License – Issued to professional home care …
Does Dad have a mysterious new scrape on his car? Did Mom run over a curb in the parking lot because she just didn’t see it? While one mishap doesn’t mean it’s time to stop driving (after all, middle-aged drivers do these same things, too), if you see a pattern of accidents, poor judgment, and …
If you or your elderly parents are weighing the pros and cons of getting home health care services or moving to an assisted living facility, the costs are not as different as you might expect—see the comparison below. For most people, the decision is very personal: would you be happier living at home and having …
Cost Comparison: Assisted Living vs. Home Health Care Read More »
How would you feel if someone you’ve barely met follows you into the bathroom to help? How well would you rest if a strange woman is sitting in your kitchen drinking coffee while you nap? And what if that person is constantly reminding you to take your pills, use less salt, and throw out leftovers? …
How can you be sure the people you hire to help Dad or Mom are caring, well-trained, and professional? Whether the home healthcare agency is a local franchise of a large national corporation, a small privately owned local firm, or a local nonprofit organization, here are 7 important questions to ask: 1. Is the agency …
How Good is Dad’s Home Healthcare Service? 7 Questions to Ask about Quality Read More »
