November, 2010 | ElderCareABCblog.com

Moving Mom Or Dad – Senior Care Options

by: Tuesday Wilson As an empowered generation, the baby boomers are known for having enjoyed the 1960's to their fullest extent and are often defined as trail-blazers of radical social change around the world. As the Baby Boomers age however, they are finding themselves faced with an entirely new struggle. As medical care has improved…

Tips For Choosing A Senior Alarm

by: Kevin J Campbell A senior alarm can be a potentially life saving device. It's something you hope you never have to use but is invaluable if you ever need it. Many older adults are at risk of falling. A senior alarm is an excellent product that they can use to protect themselves and ensure…

6 Essential Tips to Keep the Home Safe for the Elderly

by: Joseph Pressley It is common that some individuals who reach the phase of old age still remains in their home with the company of a few family members or some may live alone. Home provided for the elderly must be safe, comfortable and must be free from any hazards. It must be a place…

Memory Loss Prevention

by: Jeremy Mervin A natural occurrence of ageing is suffering lowered body functions. It is not uncommon to have impaired vision, lowered mobility and even delayed cerebral responses. The most pronounced disability among many of the elderly is failing memory. (more…)

Importance Of Wound Care In First Aiding The Elderly

by: Irdayante Kadir The elderly body is really hard to take care; elders are fragile and prone to simple accidents that may lead to bruises and wounds. Often times it is frustrating to take care of an aged member of the family as there's always lack of response in terms of their health. No matter…

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November 24th, 2010 EldercareABC Blog Carnival

Welcome to the November 24th, 2010 EldecareABC Blog Carnival Caregiving tips and tricks seen and heard on the Internet this week: Uncle Sam Wants You (Yes, You) The Department of Health and Human Services is looking for caregivers, among others, to join a panel devising a strategy for implementing the Class Act, the first public…

Moving a Reluctant Parent – Part 2

by Joy Loverde “I am never, EVER moving out of this house, and that’s that!” Over the past several decades, my widowed Aunt has been determined to stay put and live out the rest of her life in her own home. Moving her would be like moving mountains. And if anyone was foolish enough to…

How to Get Organized When Your Elderly Loved Ones Need You

by: Jean Marie Herron It happens to us all; as we age so do our parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings and other special people in our lives. Even if your family is running smoothly right now it's never too early to plan what to do before a crisis sets in. (more…)

Keeping Seniors Safe at Home

by: Jeremy Mervin If you have an elderly family member living with you, it is most important that you keep the house safe. The requirements are not very similar to what you will watch for when dealing with a baby, so do not apply the same rules here. Elderly people have many other problems which…