Getting Dressed
For some seniors, making decisions about getting dressed can be challenging.
A Couple of Easy Tips for Making Mealtimes Senior-Friendly
Easy Tips for Making Mealtimes Senior-Friendly
Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance can be a valuable tool to help seniors maintain independence.
Community Agencies Who Can Help
Here are two community agencies for you to look into when researching caregiving services to provide respite assistance:
Respite Time
The task of providing direct caregiving to a loved one can be fulfilling and daunting at the same time. Even the most dedicated caregiver needs an occasional break to rest, do errands, go shopping or even spend time with friends and family.
Bedroom Safety Checks
Falls often occur in the bedroom.
Mobility
The ability to get up from your bed or chair and walk safely is essential to remaining independent.
Activities of Daily Living
Activities of Daily Living or ADLs are the skills required to manage one’s basic physical needs. They indicate your ability to care for yourself without assistance. ADLs include the ability to bathe or shower, getting in and out of a bed or chair, walking, using the toilet, and eating.
Medication Management
Medication non-compliance and overdoses are major reasons for emergency room visits or hospitalizations.
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
One important assessment of your parent’s ability to function independently in their residence is their ability to perform Instrumental Activities of Daily Living.