Home sweet home is not so sweet when the home does not suit the needs of the elderly. That is why it is essential to add home aids that supports their increasing need for increased safety. And safety in the bathroom in one of the most crucial areas that has risks to safety. With 80%…
Improving independence often means, increasing safety in the home for an elderly person. My role as a case manager for in-home aged care was to essentially make the house more suitable for their living as they age. Recent studies have shown that for people aged 65 and older… 80 percent of falls in the home…
As a caregiver, you understand the importance of supporting your loved one’s desire to remain independent in their own home for as long as possible. Aging in place remodeling offers a fantastic solution, creating a safe and accessible environment that fosters continued autonomy… in their own home. But beyond just convenience, these aging in place…
As a case manager with seven years of experience in in-home aged care, I’ve seen firsthand the emotional turmoil and practical challenges families face after a loved one falls. In this post, I will address those concerns and provide information that will get you started in fall prevention training, drawing on my professional experience and…
Occupational Therapists, shortened to OT, essentially promote health, well-being, and personal participation in the elderly person’s life. They focus on the things they want and need to do in their daily life. In other words, their ability to participate in the important activities in their life. This includes any meaningful activity that an elderly person…
Let’s talk about you. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re one of the millions of amazing individuals taking care of elderly loved ones who are also feeling the emotional effects of caring for an elderly parent. You’ve been giving up your life to care for elderly parent(s) or possibly feeling trapped caring for elderly…
This is a statement I’ve heard many times when I meet with elderly people and their families looking for support in the home. It’s a phrase I completely emphasize and understand. No one does! In this article, we will look at how can we help elderly folk stay in their home through reducing potential hazards that…
Has your loved one had a fall in the shower? Or are you afraid each day picturing an elderly parent using the bathroom; anxiously anticipating a call they’ve had a fall? These thoughts are normal and weigh heavy on the minds of many people caring for their elderly loved ones; worried for their safety. With…
As you are probably witnessing firsthand, your aging family member have increasing support and care needs. You have probably felt the need for extra attention for increased support and reduce risks of falls and injuries. If you’re like most people, you’re not able to watch an elderly loved one 24/7. This is where assistive and…
We are all likely to experience a near slip in the shower or from a wet floor in the bathroom but unlike myself and (hopefully) you, we can for the most part stop ourselves from getting injured from a near miss. But as we age, naturally, we just don’t have the physical capability or dexterity…