June Is Home Safety Month For Seniors: It May Be Time for In Home Care in Homer Glen IL Seniors are twice as likely to sustain injuries or death in their home. June is home safety month for seniors and a good time to make sure a home where a senior resides is as free from risks as possible. Falls at home may cause serious injuries to the elderly. While every fall or potential hazard cannot be prevented, there are some precautions that can be taken to make sure seniors at home are as safe as possible. Start With A Conversation Home safety for seniors starts with a simple conversation. Basic home care can help to make a home what it should be, a comfortable place to live and enjoy…
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Taking a Vacation from Caregiving – Part 1: How to Know When we Need a Break by Carol Bradley Bursack, Editor-in-Chief Caregivers can get so caught up in daily tasks and obligations that they don’t even notice that the ongoing stress of caregiving may be causing them physical and emotional problems. How do caregivers stay tuned in to their bodies, minds and spirits, so they know when we need a break? Often a short vacation from the responsibilities of caregiving can be helpful to both the caregiver and the care receiver. Whether you are giving care to your elder in their home, your home or have some other arrangement, caregiving is a full-time job. Even when you aren’t giving direct care, running errands or slogging through health insurance red tape,…
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After relying on mom and dad for everything from extra cash to career advice, have the tables turned and do they need you as badly as you used to need them? If so, you’re not alone.
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