Make the Bathrooms Safe

Make the Bathrooms Safe

Bathroom Safety is Vital for Aging Loved Ones Taking over as primary caregiver for an older relative can be challenging whether you live with them or not.  Part of the problem is, that you can’t watch anyone every minute of the day.  Moreover, regardless of whether this is a parent or even an older spouse…

Sharing Your Life With a Pet

Sharing Your Life With a Pet

Sharing Your Life With a Pet At a time in life when its difficult to get your loved one to remember to eat or take their medications, it may seem counterintuitive to consider adding a pet to mom or dad’s list of responsibilities, but the truth is there is plenty of documentation out there supporting…

Stay Safe in the Hot Weather

Stay Safe in the Hot Weather

We all tend to suffer through the hot weather, and with this summer reaching record highs and humidity, conditions can be especially dangerous for the elderly and the infirm.  For those people who additionally suffer from chronic conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease, making it through this dangerous weather unscathed takes more than just…