Fall Prevention
Did you know nearly 1/3 of all people over the age of 65 fall each year and that figure increases to 50% by age 80.… Read More »Fall Prevention
Caregiver Corner – Lehigh Valley Elder Care Blog
Communicating with a Memory Impaired Person
Today’s Caring Minute is about communicating with a memory impaired person. Are you caring for an elderly family member who suffers from dementia? It’s sometimes… Read More »Communicating with a Memory Impaired Person
Coping with Older Family Member Who Won’t Accept In-Home Help
Today’s caring minute focuses on how to cope with the older family member who won’t accept in-home help. Families hire home care to provide… Read More »Coping with Older Family Member Who Won’t Accept In-Home Help
Write Your Own Sanity Clause
I will take quality time for myself. You deserve time away from your loved one. This is not selfish. You have your own identity and… Read More »Write Your Own Sanity Clause
Holiday Tips for the Memory Impaired
Break down tasks and involve the individual in a simple, helpful preparation task. This aids self esteem and helps him/her be a part of the… Read More »Holiday Tips for the Memory Impaired
Managing the Daily Routine Simplify-Structure-Supervise
SIMPLIFY ACTIVITIES Reduce the number of choices. Respect the person’s likes and dislikes. Encourage the person to continue self-care as long as possible but be… Read More »Managing the Daily Routine Simplify-Structure-Supervise
Twelve Steps for Caregivers
Step 1: I Can Control How The Disease Affects Me And My Relative:It is important that caregivers realize which aspects of caregiving they can control… Read More »Twelve Steps for Caregivers
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