Keep Mom Safe At Home

June 2, 2023

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Dementia Behaviors in Seniors: Understanding with Patience and Care

Dementia behaviors in seniors can be overwhelming for caregivers. Caring for a loved one with dementia can be an incredibly challenging experience. As the disease progresses, seniors with dementia may become more confused, anxious, or agitated. These can lead to tense situations, leaving caregivers unsure of how to respond. The good thing is there are […]

Never Let Mom use Crutches

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 […]

Is a minimalist lifestyle a better fit for your aging parents? Are you worried about the sheer volume of things in your aging mother’s house? This is a common problem for those with aging parents. Most of the time we don't understand why they keep trinkets and things around. But in reality, it might be […]

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