How to Create a Safe and Comfortable Home Environment for Seniors
As individuals age, it can become increasingly important to ensure that their home environment is safe and comfortable. This can involve making modifications to the home, as well as implementing practices that promote health and well-being. By creating a safe and comfortable home environment, seniors can maintain their independence and quality of life. Assessing the Home Environment The first step in creating a safe and comfortable home environment for seniors is to...
Home Care for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. While there is no cure for MS, there are various forms of treatment and support that can help individuals manage the symptoms and improve their quality of life. Home care is one option for individuals with MS, and this article will discuss the benefits of home care and what to consider when choosing a home care...
Fall Prevention: Ensuring Safe and Independent Living
Falls are a common and serious concern for individuals receiving home care, particularly for the elderly and those with mobility issues. Preventing falls is crucial for ensuring a safe living environment and maintaining independence. In this blog, we will discuss the importance of fall prevention and how it can improve quality of life. The Importance of Fall Prevention - Reduces the Risk of Injuries Falls can lead to serious injuries, such as...
Staying safe while on the internet
Typically, daily, almost every single person spends some time on the internet, whether that is on Facebook, news websites, or other social media apps. It is very important to know that while you are on the internet, a lot of information is being gathered on you and used to target you specifically for products and services. Some companies have gone even further than just collecting data so they can target...
Tips for helping someone with dementia to shower or bathe
So like many of you, I enjoy my shower every day. My mother also enjoyed her bath on a regular basis. As the dementia set in, she was more and more hesitant to take her bath and even wash her hair which she used to do in the kitchen sink. I never really thought about that too much, but seems odd to do that there, but that is not what...
Dementia: What people lose and what they keep
If I knew then what I know now with regards to dementia, I think the relationship I had with my mother would have been very different. I had very limited information on the disease, and I was busy trying to run another company at the time. I was unaware of all the changes my mother was going through. As an example, I really did not know why she was not...
Wandering and getting lost
Dementia Behaviour: Wandering This is the final installment on the most common behaviours we see when caring for a loved one with dementia. As we know the disease can cause us to lose our ability to recognise familiar faces and places. People with dementia can wander and get lost at any stage of the disease. Sixty percent of those with Alzheimer’s wander at some point. Some of us want to go...