What Do You Need to Know if Your Senior Is Bruising More Often?
Homecare in Buford GA: Your senior’s skin becomes thinner and more fragile as she ages, which might be only one cause of bruising.
Irritability and the elderly: how to keep your cool
The tables have turned. Your aging parent is used to calling all of the shots and taking care of you. But now you are the one taking care of your parent. That is a tough transition for you and your parent to make. And this new reality will take a while for both of you […]
4 Tips for Dealing with Power Outages for Someone Who Needs Oxygen
**When considering home care services in Lawrenceville, please contact the friendly staff at Home Care Matters** People who are oxygen-dependent sometimes can’t be away from power sources to operate their oxygen equipment. That could mean that a power outage creates a life-threatening situation for your senior. As her caregiver, you may want to consider some […]
Can You Do Much about Safety in Five Minutes?
If you’ve only got five minutes, is it really worth it to try to fix a possible safety issue? You might be able to do more in that time than you think you can. Replace Old or Burnt Out Light Bulbs Light bulbs are one of those things you don’t think about until you […]
Your Dad Can’t Drive, But That Doesn’t Mean He Can’t Go for Drives
For one reason or another, your dad’s doctor recommends he no longer drive. His eyesight may have deteriorated to a point that driving isn’t safe. He may have had a stroke or heart attack. If he can’t drive, you need to make sure he has access to transportation services so that he doesn’t feel trapped […]