Tips for Effective Hand Washing
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular washing of the hands is one of the most important tools that you can use to help prevent illness and infection, and curb the spread of such illness and infection. As a family caregiver, this principle is particularly important as you are caring for an […]
Is Your Parent’s Home Safe? Use this Checklist to Find Out
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shares some startling statistics about seniors and falls. They say that one out of every four people who are aged 65 or older falls every year. Serious injuries occur in one out of every five of those falls. On top of the risk of falls, there are […]
How Can You Help Your Senior Manage Their Risk Factors for a Heart Attack After a Heart Attack?
A heart attack is a very serious and life-changing moment. As a family caregiver, when your aging parent suffers a heart attack, it is time for you to evaluate their lifestyle and make meaningful changes that will help them to stay healthier and reduce the risk that they will suffer another heart attack in the […]
Who Should Be on Your Parent’s Diabetes Care Team?
Diabetes is a complicated disease that has the potential to cause a variety of complications. Because there are so many facets to the care of someone with diabetes, having a diabetic care team can result in more effective management of the disease and reduce the chances of serious complications. If your parent has recently been […]