Posts by Wendy Cregger
The Best Tools to Have On Hand for Bathing a Bedridden Parent
Your mom has Alzheimer’s disease, and she’s reached the stage where she can no longer walk on her own. She’s confined to her bed.
Read MoreWhat Pets Make the Best Companions for Seniors
Emotional support animals may assist the elderly overcome loneliness, a major problem in the United States.
Read MoreWhen’s the Right Time to Downsize?
Your family has been talking about having your mom downsize to a smaller, one-level home. When is it the right size to downsize?
Read MoreBenefits of Practicing Gratitude
For seniors with arthritis, restricted mobility, a chronic disease, or memory loss, what was once simple may become quite complicated.
Read MoreWhen Is It Time to Consider 24-hour Home Care?
You might be trying to determine when it’s time for 24-hour home care for your senior. These suggestions can help.
Read MoreGardening and Summer Health Safety Tips
It’s essential that your dad takes steps to avoid a sunburn. Not only do sunburns feel awful, but they increase the risk of skin cancer.
Read MoreHow Can In-home Care Providers Keep Your Senior Safe at Home After a Stroke?
If your elderly family member has experienced a stroke, even one that was minor, she has a long road of healing ahead of her.
Read MoreAlcohol and Your Senior
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and it might be a good idea to talk with your senior about alcohol.
Read MoreWhy Seniors Joints Hurt and How Home Care Can Help
As your older loved one’s age, they may start complaining of aches and pains. There may be reasons for stiff joints, especially if it is a regular complaint.
Read MoreTips To Help Your Parents Leave a Legacy
Our lives are only as long as other people’s recollections of us. Leaving a legacy is crucial because it allows seniors to know that a part of themselves will continue after they die.
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