Senior Home Health Care in Greater Sarasota region.

Activities of Daily Living: Why This Measure Matters

2019-08-10T10:21:50-04:00

Carol Bradley Bursack, Minding Our Elders  When it becomes obvious to us that a loved one can’t get through a day without assistance, the logical next step is to begin looking into resources that can provide the added support they need. One of the first things a long-term care insurance company, home care company, adult day care center or assisted living facility will ask about is the person’s ability to perform ADLs. But what exactly are ADLs? Every field has its jargon, and the long-term care industry is no exception. In the business of providing care, the phrase “activities of daily living” [...]

Activities of Daily Living: Why This Measure Matters2019-08-10T10:21:50-04:00

Managing Holidays With Aging Parents

2018-12-05T15:12:25-05:00

Creative Caregivers would like to share this valuable information with you as provided by A Place for Mom. It provides fantastic tips for the holiday season when dealing with your older relatives who may have difficulty with the activity and stress of the season.   Over the holidays, we’re likely to see our aging parents and relatives and learn more about their daily habits. If they are beginning to get lonely or are having trouble living independently, the holidays can quickly become a difficult and stressful time. However, if we approach this time with a positive and proactive attitude, we can make our [...]

Managing Holidays With Aging Parents2018-12-05T15:12:25-05:00

Top tech devices that help seniors live at home comfortably and safely

2018-11-27T01:45:33-05:00

Though seniors are becoming more technology savvy all the time, many are still skeptical about the latest devices. But when someone wants to age in place instead of leaving their home, technology can be a lifesaver. No matter whether you're the child of an aging parent or the caregiver, you can help determine if these technological gadgets could help keep a senior safe, and identify the best options for them. Ask a primary care physician for suggestions on the areas where they think your aging loved one may need help now and in the future. "I love new technology, but only if it brings [...]

Top tech devices that help seniors live at home comfortably and safely2018-11-27T01:45:33-05:00
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