Category: Safety at Home
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Have You Seen Your Parents Do These Things? If So, It’s Time to Take Their Keys
Homecare Indian Land SC-Your parents taught you how to drive. They were great drivers, and you can’t imagine that changing. As they get older, you start…
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Helping Your Parent Stay Safe After a Severe Weather Emergency
Elder Care Rock Hill SC-As a family caregiver, you must be aware of the potential risks your elder could face once the emergency is over, and know how to help them overcome these risks and move forward in a safe and healthy way.
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Tips for Keeping a Senior with Balance Problems Stay Safe
Home Care Services Gastonia NC-If your parent is dealing with a balance issue, it is important to find ways to improve their safety while still promoting…
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What Are Dry and Secondary Drowning?
Elderly Care Huntersville NC-There are rare conditions referred to as dry and secondary drowning when a person that can experience serious physical consequences, including the potential for death, up to 24 hours after getting out of the water.
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Meaningful Modifications to Your Parent’s Living Area to Reduce Fall Risk
Homecare Matthews NC-While this is something that you can do no matter where they are or what they are doing, starting with making meaningful modifications to their surroundings at home can create a safer environment and dramatically reduce the risk.
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Six Quick Fixes to Make Around Your Mom’s Home to Improve Her Safety
Caregiver Weddington NC-Your mom lives alone. You check on her once a week, but that doesn’t ease your worries. You want to make sure she’s safe. Here…
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How Can Dementia Threaten Your Aging Adult’s General Safety?
Home Health Care Rock Hill SC-Even if your elderly family member is in the beginning stages of dementia, she may experience some differences that keep…
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Easy Distractions to Use to Keep an Aging Adult from Wandering out the Front Door
Homecare Cornelius NC-If your aging adult is prone to wandering right out the front door, you might start to think that there’s no way to correct the…
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Tips for Reducing Fall Risk for Your Elderly Love One in Their Bedroom
Elderly Care Fort Mill SC-You can make a tremendous difference in your parent’s fall risk by going through their home and removing potential hazards that…