Posts by Allan Parker
How to Create a Medication List for Your Loved One
Seniors are often on multiple medications, and they can contribute to the senior’s overall health. But in a medical emergency, it’s important for first responders, doctors, and anyone else involved in a patient’s care to know about those medications. This is where a medication list can be an important safety precaution. Does your loved one…
Read MoreHow Cahoon Care Personalizes Our Home Care Services To Each Senior’s Needs
When it comes to home care for seniors, customized care is the key to success. Every senior deserves home care tailored to their unique needs, but sometimes large agencies miss that important customization factor. At Cahoon Care, we tailor our caregiving services to each and every senior. Here’s how we do it. What Cahoon Care…
Read More5 Warning Signs It’s Time for a Senior to Stop Driving
Do you worry about Mom or Dad driving? Are you wondering if they’re still safe to be behind the wheel? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, older drivers are more likely to be involved in car accidents than drivers in their thirties, forties, or…
Read MoreYou’re Invited To Join Cahoon Care At Our April Open House
Cahoon Care is delighted to invite you to our upcoming open house on Thursday, April 5th. Please join us at our new location, 133 Washington Street in Norwell, Massachusetts. The open house will be held from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, and from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. We’ll be raffling off some great items,…
Read More5 Ways Home Caregivers Can Help Foster Independence in Seniors
In this article: How caregivers can keep seniors independent Your next steps in hiring a caregiver Many seniors want to stay in their own homes as long as possible, but as seniors age, they often lose some of their independence. Home care can help with that. In honor of Senior Independence Month, we’ve highlighted five…
Read MoreThree Heart Attack Symptoms in Seniors You Need to Know
In This Article: Heart Attack Symptoms in Seniors to Watch For Heart Attacks and Seniors Reducing a Senior’s Risk of Heart Attacks Your Next Steps February is American Heart Month, an event designed to remind Americans to focus on heart health. At Cahoon Care, we wanted to take this opportunity to share a few important…
Read MoreFive Qualities to Look for in a Great Caregiver for Seniors
In this article: 5 Qualities a Great Caregiver for Seniors Should Possess Your next steps to hiring a caregiver Is there a senior in your life who would benefit from home care? When hiring a caregiver, you want to ensure that your loved one has the best care. As you explore your home care options,…
Read More5 Signs You May Have Noticed Over The Holidays That Mean Your Loved One Needs Home Care
In this article: 5 signs your parent may need home care Your next steps in scheduling home care The holidays are a great opportunity for us to reconnect with loved ones, and you may see family members whom you haven’t seen in a long time. When you visited with your parents or a loved one…
Read MoreHow to Better Care For Your Parent From a Distance
In this article: How to make your in-person time more productive Establishing your care team How Cahoon Care can help with long-distance caregiving When your parent needs senior care, but you don’t live locally, you may find yourself worrying that your parent isn’t receiving the help that they need. Long-distance caregiving is a challenge, but…
Read More5 Tips to Prevent Falls for Seniors
In this article: House safety High risk areas Bathroom tips Helpful devices Falls can be a serious risk for seniors, especially when they live alone. As seniors age, they experience issues such as weakness, decreased balance, and impaired sight which can all increase their risk of a fall. And whereas a fall might not be…
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