Taking the stress out of caregiving!
If you have a shower stall or more enclosed space, it is still very important to set it up properly to avoid slips or falls. Here’s one we worked on where we added a grab bar behind the shower chair (to allow the person to stand sometimes while showering); a vertical bar to allow them […]
Paying for senior care can be expensive and often there is little guidance out there. We came across this article from an organization called Paying for Senior Care and we adapted it to our Canadian experience. Some good advice in general! 1) Independent Caregivers vs. Home Care Agencies Families may achieve significant savings by using […]
In the house of my Dutch inlaws was a toilet that had an old door with the words “Here It Is” written on the outside. The door was red and you could easily find it when you needed to! One of the difficulties we face as we age is confusion over directions and places we […]
An obvious first step in making a home someplace you want to stay in is to make it more livable on a regular basis. A few things you can do in that regard and none of them take much time, nor cost any money! Decluttering the various rooms and spaces in the home can make […]