Introduction: The Connection Between Stress and Heart Health Stress can sneak up on you and your elderly loved ones, making it hard to know when it's becoming a problem. It has been shown that being overly stressed can make you more likely to get heart disease or have a stroke. This is especially important for […]
Doctor appointment scheduling is one of the basic tasks of caregivers. Whether it’s for annual doctor visits or an appointment with a specialist, we need to make sure we’re scheduling it right. It’s also easy to forget important information in the thick of it all. That’s why it’s also important to have a checklist available […]
It helps to have gratitude journal prompts to remind us of the good things that happen every day. As caregivers for the elderly, our minds can automatically focus on the job's frustration and difficulty. Journaling and gratitude practices can help us recall our purpose. And it also lets us see the good as much as […]
What are the safety tips in the kitchen your parents should be following if they’re living on their own? The kitchen is one of the most dangerous places in the home. From sharp objects, fire, and invisible threats like carbon monoxide, it just makes sense to be concerned for our parent’s safety. Statistics also show […]
What can you expect from Keep Mom Safe at Home in 2022? A lot. If you’re new here, I’d like to personally welcome you to this space for caregivers, health providers, and family members who take care of their aging parents. My goal has always been simple. And that is to be a resource for […]
I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy and have been working with the 70+ age group for over a decade. I will share my knowledge and experience to give you ideas to care for your aging parents. Read more >>
