It’s hard to believe that the winter holidays are almost here! If you are caring for an older adult you are probably trying to decide when your family’s traditional holiday celebration will take place this year and who will be invited. Like many family care providers you’ll need to plan ahead for festivities that are easy to manage and don’t require lots of complicated food preparation or cleanup so you can enjoy the holiday celebration too.
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If your loved one needs assistance getting in and out of a car or a chair, or moving from their bed to a wheelchair, you know that helping them with this task can sometimes be a challenge. And if your loved one is resistant to being moved, it may be seemingly impossible. Here are some tips to help you help your loved one safely (for both of you!) and minimize resistance.
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With cold, snowy and icing conditions on the way, now is the time to prepare for winter safety. Extreme weather conditions are hard on everyone, but can be particularly challenging for seniors. Because of chronic health conditions, multiple medications, and impaired mobility (difficulties with walking and balance), seniors don’t react the same way they did when they were younger. As a result, seniors can be slower to adjust to adverse conditions that puts them at increased risk for slipping and falling.
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