Are you looking for easy decluttering tips for hoarders? Is your loved one struggling with keeping their homes clutter-free? Are they struggling to find the stuff they need because of all the trinkets and junk? If so, take heart — help is available. In this blog post, we'll provide practical decluttering tips for hoarders so […]
You have one tool as a caregiver that is most effective to consistently improve the quality of the life of those you are caring for. It can be used in any situation and costs nothing. It has been shown to improve your quality of life as well. It’s a smile! As cheesy as this sounds, […]
As our parents age, a decline in balance is natural. Often this can be reversed with physical therapy, but eventually an assistive device is likely to be required for safety. How do you know when mom needs a cane or walker? Are there different types and which would be best for mom? Below is a […]
Keep mom safe at home is an idea built around the concept of aging in place. It is a simple concept, live at home. But in practice, it becomes more and more difficult as we age. Ninety percent of those born before 1965 state that they would like to stay in their own homes as […]
How can you tell if your parents need Geriatric Physical Therapy (PT)? The most common way physical therapy is prescribed is after an injury or hospitalization. Did mom fall and break a bone? Get sick and spend 2 weeks in bed at the hospital? Is she now very weak and unsteady with her movement? At […]
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 >>
