By: Melinda Butler, OTD & Rochelle Francis, MS, OTR/L As you enter the golden years of life, you may find… Read more »
Category: Home Care Articles
Selecting a Caregiver for Your Senior Family Member
When it comes time to hire a senior care provider for your elderly loved one, your family may feel overwhelmed… Read more »
Aging-In-Place with Universal Design
By: Carolyn Cook, Owner Interior Designer, LiveSmart Design www.livesmartdesign.com Most of us want to live in our homes for as… Read more »
House Call: The Foundation of American Medicine and Its Resurgence
by Matthew Gibson, MA In March, 1940, Dr. Harry Chambers was called to the home of eleven-year-old Timothy Scheffer. “Little… Read more »
PET SITTING For Seniors – Aging In Place Services
The rise in pet ownership continues. It is one of the fasting growing industries in the USA. All of us… Read more »
Rehabilitation Strategies for Older Adults with Dual Sensory Loss
by Debra Busacco, PhD Considerations for patients who have hearing and vision problems. As many as 1 in 5 people… Read more »
A Profile of Older Americans: 2010
Highlights • The older population (65+) numbered 39.6 million in 2009, an increase of 4.3 million or 12.5% since 1999• The… Read more »
What Are my Rights as a Patient?
Federal law requires that all individuals receiving home care services be informed of their rights as a patient. Following is… Read more »
Crime Safety!!
One of the best ways to ensure that you can enjoy your golden years is to live your life cautiously,… Read more »
Re-Wrap, Re-Gift: Connecting
Before you head into the express lane for holiday planning, take time to consider the concepts of re-wrapping and re-gifting… Read more »