Transportation for Special Needs Adults - Adam knew that one day he would be responsible for his sister’s care. His parents had been caring for Stephanie, but Mom recently fell and broke her hip so she needs care, too. Stephanie is able to do a lot for herself at home, but she is not able to drive. That is a problem since she has frequent doctor’s appointments and likes to get together with her friends once a month. Adam works so he is not able … [Read more...]
Keeping Seniors Safe and Healthy in the Winter
Keeping Seniors Safe and Healthy in the Winter: Winter time in the northeast Philadelphia area is filled with uncertainty. You never know when a cold spell or winter storm will visit the area. Snow, ice, and cold all pose a threat to the health and safety of the seniors in our lives. Here are some steps you can take to be sure they are safe and healthy this winter: Keeping Seniors Safe The bodies of older adults cannot keep warm as well … [Read more...]
Finding Relief from the Emotional Stress of Being a Family Caregiver
Becoming a family caregiver to your senior loved one often happens slowly. It’s not usually a position that is planned or sought out. It might start with simply taking over your parents’ yardwork by cutting their grass and weeding their flower beds. In the winter, you shovel their walk. Next, you accompany them to the doctor, grocery store, and the pharmacy. Then you remind them to take their medicine. You call or stop in every day. While you … [Read more...]
Keep Yourself Young and Active with the Help of Homecare
Growing older has its advantages. Growing older means you have the wisdom to share a life of full of experiences. Growing older means you have a whole store of treasured memories. Growing older means you can enjoy senior citizen discounts at all your favorite restaurants! Growing older has its disadvantages, too. You may not have enough strength or energy to fix things up around the house. Some aspects of daily life may become a challenge for … [Read more...]
Forgetfulness: Old Age? Or Alzheimer’s?
It happened again. You were ready to head out to the supermarket but you couldn’t find your keys anywhere! Eventually, you found them on your bedside table. How did they get there? When you reached the checkout line, you forgot the name of the sales clerk even though you have seen the man before! Why can’t you remember his name? Episodes of forgetfulness are frustrating and make us feel foolish. In our senior years, we also have the nagging … [Read more...]
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