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May 1, 2015 by Senior Seasons

Safer Home – To Do List

The risk of falling increases as we age.  If you plan to remain in your current home, make sure it’s safe.  Repairing carpets, getting rid of extra furniture, better lighting–these are just a few of the things you can do to make your current home safer. Senior Seasons recommends the following to-do list to keep…

Filed Under: About Moving, Care Giving, Dementia, Safety for Seniors, Senior Housing

March 20, 2015 by Senior Seasons

Dementia + Decisions + Doughnuts = Recipe for Change

Concerned husband consoles worried wife

The struggle and the decision using Empathy, Humor and Compassion Pamela was living at home with her husband of 60+ years when it became apparent that her forgetfulness was advancing.   Neighbors were becoming more concerned when they would see her going for walks in the neighborhood – especially after she fell.  Sometimes, the police would…

Filed Under: Dementia, Safety for Seniors Tagged With: board and care home, caregiving, carehome, dementia, memory, moving, residential carehome

February 21, 2015 by Senior Seasons

Put on Your Own Facemask First, Before Helping Others

Help yourself so you can help others

Every flight you have ever taken has begun with this reminder.  Such common sense!  In case of an emergency you need to be able to help the younger or frailer person next to you and that means taking care of your own oxygen needs first.  But everyone needs this reminder because it is so tempting…

Filed Under: Care Giving, Dementia, Safety for Seniors Tagged With: burnout, caregiving

February 12, 2015 by Senior Seasons

New Car Features Help Seniors Drive Safely

Drive safely

With more senior citizens driving the roads, safe practices and smarter cars can benefit us all. Advances in technology and the evolution of smart features in cars can help to make driving safer and more comfortable for many senior drivers. Seats that allow for multi-position adjustments can best situate the driver at the right height…

Filed Under: Safety for Seniors

June 4, 2014 by Senior Seasons

Trusting the Stranger in Your House

In-home care -choose safely

When seniors remain at home with non-family caregivers there are many concerns to address.  Are they safe?  Is the caregiver trustworthy? Last week one of our clients, whose husband has advanced dementia, decided to keep him at home as long as she could.  This is very admirable.  However, she is still working so she needs…

Filed Under: Care Giving, Dementia, Legal, Safety for Seniors

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