by Madhuri Reddy | Jul 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
It can be tricky to help elderly adults who have limited movement, or people who don’t understand instructions well, to get positioned comfortably in the car. Common Transportation Challenges in the Older Adult Many conditions may occur more commonly as we age....
by Madhuri Reddy | Jul 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
When lifting, moving, and assisting elderly adults, you need to use good and proper “body mechanics” to reduce the likelihood of injury to yourself or the other person. Follow these tips to make sure you are safely and correctly moving transferring people....
by Madhuri Reddy | Jun 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Caregivers for older adults need to understand when and how to get assistance. In particular, non-medical caregivers should be clear on when to refer to a registered nurse, and when to call 911 in an emergency. Identifying Changes in an Older Adult’s Condition When...
by Madhuri Reddy | Jun 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
As a family caregiver or professional senior care provider, you need to know about how to make any environment safe for the person in your care. Preventing Falls is a Big Part of Senior Care Take a look at the environmental safety tip-list we’ve put together for...
by Madhuri Reddy | Jun 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Professional caregivers to senior citizens often need help understanding when and how to get assistance. In particular, when should you refer to a registered nurse? Or when do you call 911? How to Handle Emergency Situations in Caregiving for Senior Citizens It is...
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