What to Pack? Moving Your Parents to an Elder Care Home.
photo credit: MelvinSchlubman via photo pin cc Preparing your elderly parents for an upcoming move to an elderly home facility is a stressful process. You can make the move easier on your parents by helping them to pack their most important and beloved items, in addition to the necessities they will need for daily living. […]
The History And Evolution Of The Stairlift
As people age simple tasks like climbing a flight of stairs becomes increasingly difficult. Now with modern technology to aid you in the form of stairlifts, you can overcome the fear and risk of falling down stairs. It may surprise you, however, to learn that stairlifts can be dated all the way back to […]
Re-engineering the Emergency Department in the Wireless Age
As one of the central issues of this election year, the viability of our traditional models of healthcare delivery is increasingly being questioned. With the strain of more than 136 million annual visits spread across a declining number of facilities (5,100 in 1991 to 4,500 in 2007) , Emergency Departments across the country are searching […]
Choosing the Right Retirement Home For a Loved One
When your loved ones reach a certain age it might become necessary to choose a retirement home for them. This may include your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, or in-laws. Regardless, you want the people you love the most to have the best care in their retirement home, which means you need to do your […]
Finding a Maid Service For Seniors
House cleaning can be back-breaking work for anyone. For a senior or an overwhelmed caregiver, it can be even more physically straining. When you need more than light housework done to maintain the cleanliness of your home and ensure a healthy environment, hiring a maid service can spare you the body aches and free up […]