When mobility is a challenge, tasks that were once simple such as getting into the bath or shower, become not only more difficult, but also more dangerous, as balance wanes. There are a number of useful assistive technology devices that make getting into the bath or shower a … [Read more...] about Caregiving Answers: How To Make A Bath Safer
Home Health
Home Caregiving: Staying Home
When you need help caring for someone you love, trust is important — you are trusting the caregiver with someone you hold dear. Whether it be skilled nursing care or companionship, care by people who have been vetted and trained and backed by a reliable company allows for ease of … [Read more...] about Home Caregiving: Staying Home
Sharing A Home – Preparing For When Family Moves In (part 1 of 2).
“Son, We’re Moving In!” Alzheimer’s disease. Stroke. Financial incident. Car accident. Surgery. Loneliness. Heart attack. There are many reasons you might move in with your parents or in-laws, or why they may move in with you. It is not a simple choice and there are some … [Read more...] about Sharing A Home – Preparing For When Family Moves In (part 1 of 2).
Can You Trust Your Contractor?
Owning your own home means keeping up with regular maintenance and repairs. Unfortunately, home improvement and repair scams are some of the most prevalent types of cons.Over the last 15 years, more than 109,000 home improvement scams totaling nearly $207 million in losses to … [Read more...] about Can You Trust Your Contractor?
Your Home Can Be Safe And Still Be Beautiful
Your home doesn’t have to stay the same. Why not consider some changes that will enhance your life, especially if you or a loved one has less mobility because of age or disease? You can live in a beautiful, safe space if you make some intentional changes.Less StuffIf someone has … [Read more...] about Your Home Can Be Safe And Still Be Beautiful