Try: Maintain appliances in working order ascertain ability to manipulate sink faucets with hot water temperature settings reduced make sure electrical cords aren’t dangling near water ascertain ability to open close refrigerator freezer stove door and cabinets ascertain ability to reach dishes pots utensils and outlets store sharp objects are safely away keep flammables away […]
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Locate bedroom near bathroom or furnish bedside commode use night-lights to provide nighttime orientation ensure safe transfer in out bed and remove bed frame if…
Try: Locate bedroom near bathroom or furnish bedside commode use night-lights to provide nighttime orientation ensure safe transfer in out bed and remove bed frame if bed is too high rent or purchase a hospital bed if needed supply bumpers or padding to surround bed if needed install reverse locks on doors when needed use […]
Assisted living facilities can range in size from a small residential house for one resident up to very large facilities providing services to hundreds of…
Try: Assisted living facilities can range in size from a small residential house for one resident up to very large facilities providing services to hundreds of residents assisted living falls somewhere between an independent living community and a skilled nursing facility in terms of the level of care provided continuing care retirement facilities combine independent […]
Pros screening hiring firing pay and taxes are handled by the agency if the worker is sick a substitute can be sent can provide individuals…
Try: Pros screening hiring firing pay and taxes are handled by the agency if the worker is sick a substitute can be sent can provide individuals with a variety of skills to meet varying needs e g skilled nursing care physical therapy occupational therapy etc may be partially covered by medicaid or private insurance cons […]
Can you answer yes to these questions if so the facility may be a good fit #is it easy to arrange for a tour of…
Try: Can you answer yes to these questions if so the facility may be a good fit #is it easy to arrange for a tour of the facility within a few days #are you invited and encouraged to stay for a meal #are you free to talk with residents and other families in unsupervised setting […]
When considering assisted living asking the following questions before you move in to a facility can save a lot of money along the same line…
Try: When considering assisted living asking the following questions before you move in to a facility can save a lot of money along the same line as hotel ratings can you manage to be comfortable in a "3 star" moderate facility as opposed to needing a "5 star" luxury facility are you able to forgo […]
Pros a strong one-on-one relationship can develop between the worker and the person receiving care although this can also happen through an agency when there…
Try: Pros a strong one-on-one relationship can develop between the worker and the person receiving care although this can also happen through an agency when there is a commitment to using the same person or persons usually less expensive than going through an agency you get to choose the person you think will be the […]
Geri-chair a geri-chair is a comfortable mobile padded recliner seat on 4 small wheels that allows caregivers to push seated care recipients throughout the house…
Try: Geri-chair a geri-chair is a comfortable mobile padded recliner seat on 4 small wheels that allows caregivers to push seated care recipients throughout the house although the initial cost can be fairly steep at 400- 500 the long-term cost effectiveness is beneficial enhancing care recipient comfort and reducing caregiver strain due to frequent and […]
Encouraging loved ones to safely walk around the home or in a facility with maximal independence is always a big concern for caregivers walkers benefit…
Try: Encouraging loved ones to safely walk around the home or in a facility with maximal independence is always a big concern for caregivers walkers benefit those needing more help with balance and walking than you can get with crutches or a cane types of walkers a pickup style standard walker with four solid prongs […]
The bedroom is an important area within your home where some basic equipment can greatly impact caregivers workload and enhance a senior senior’s independence bedrails…
Try: The bedroom is an important area within your home where some basic equipment can greatly impact caregivers workload and enhance a senior senior’s independence bedrails come in many different styles and shapes however your first consideration should be regarding its purpose when intended for safety needs to avoid falling out of bed then consider […]