Senior Health – Why Needle-less IV ports Are Better?
In the past, I was always afraid of needles. Whenever there’s a routine health check up at school and flu shots are being given, I would do everything I can to avoid getting the shots. And yet, I still get the shots anyway. When I discovered my passion for care giving, I decided to get […]
Tips For The Elderly On Maintaining Independence When Isolated From Assistance
There will be times when adverse weather such as hurricanes, floods or snow storms will prevent the elderly from receiving help or getting out for help.  Preparedness is critical to maintaining independence. Foods to Stock When there is No Electricity Though standard advice favors canned goods for use when there is no power, canned goods […]
How to Choose the Best Furniture for Elderly People
Thinking of buying your grandparents a new sofa set? Before you decide to throw out that ratty old couch that has been with them for decades, here are a few tips that will guide you when furniture shopping for older people. Firmness Factor image from sxc.hu Comfort is important and you might think only the […]
What to do when someone ignores their hearing loss
According to The Hearing Association of America the number of people in the USA with a hearing problem is about 48 million – that means that one in five people have some level of hearing loss. Despite such large numbers there is still a lot of stigma attached to hearing loss and many sufferers do […]
Preparing Our Seniors for the Holidays
flickr.com/people/suzijane With Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the Yuletide season just around the corner, now is the most opportune time to set the stage for warm and happy family gatherings, and that definitely includes our beloved elderly family members. Do remember that like little children, our grand folks have some special needs that have to be met, so I’ve come […]