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5 Tips for Discussing Home Care with Seniors
If you’ve seen signs that your parent or loved one needs home care, you may feel anxious about having that initial conversation with your parent. Introducing the idea of home care to a senior can be a sensitive conversation, but we have some tips to help you navigate that discussion. How to Introduce the Idea…
Read More4 Tips to Help Aging Parents Stay in Their Homes
4 Tips to Help Aging Parents Stay in Their Homes As your parents’ age, they may face challenges that make it difficult to stay in their own homes safely. But because your parents are seniors doesn’t mean they have to move into assisted living or a nursing home. You can help your aging parents stay…
Read More5 Tips for Helping Your Parents Stay Happy During the Holidays | Cahoon Care Associates
5 Tips for Helping Elderly Parents Stay Happy During the Holidays The holiday season is a time to bring families together and reconnect with our loved ones. But when your parent is aging, they may not be able to participate in the activities that they once did. With a little effort on your part, you…
Read MoreMedication & Pill Reminder Tips for the Elderly | Cahoon Care
Medication & Pill Reminder Tips to Keep Your Elderly Parents Healthy Many seniors depend on medications to stay healthy. However, medications are only helpful if seniors sometimes receive the correct doses. Missing doses or taking too much medication can pose serious health risks. Taking medication accurately is a serious issue that many seniors face. Have…
Read More7 Social Media Safety Tips for Seniors – Help Your Loved Ones Stay Safe
7 Social Media Safety Tips for Seniors More and more seniors use social media to stay connected with family and friends. Unfortunately, social media brings risks, especially if a user isn’t familiar with privacy settings, trolls, and scams. If a senior loved one in your life is active or is learning about social media, these…
Read MoreUnderstanding Senior Home Care Options: Private, Direct or National Franchise?
Understanding Senior Home Care Options: Private, Direct or National Franchise? When your loved one needs in-home care, you’ll have many options to choose from. Direct hire, private home care, and national care franchises are all potential sources of in home care. But which one is right for your loved one? And what can you expect…
Read More12 Facebook Tips for Seniors – Help Your Loved One Get Started
Did you know seniors can benefit from engaging on social media? Here’s 12 tips to help them get started on Facebook today! Share with your friends and family today Is your parent or senior loved one afraid of computers and social media? Here’s 12 tips to help them get started on Facebook today! Share with…
Read MoreTop Signs Your Parent or Loved One Needs Home Care
Top Signs Your Parent or Loved One Needs Home Care As your parent or loved one age, you may see signs that they need in-home care. Because everyone ages differently, some seniors may remain independent into their 80s, while others may need in-home care sooner to keep them safe and healthy. It can be challenging…
Read MoreThe Home Care Safety Checklist For Seniors and Elder Adults
In-Home Senior Safety Checklist: Making a Senior’s Home a Safer Place As your loved ones age, home safety becomes even more critical. Factors such as decreased balance, slowed reaction times, and increased fragility put seniors at a higher risk of falling and incurring injuries. Taking steps to make your loved one’s home safer is…
Read MoreSafe Disposal of Unwanted / Unused Medications
Anyone who’s ever taken prescription medicines has had to deal with the problem of how to dispose of unwanted or expired medications. There are several dangers to improper disposal or not disposing of them at all: Risk of accidental poisoning children or pets Chance of them being taken and misused by teens or adults Risk…
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