December 2010 Archives

Cela DeGamba - Keep on Performing "Care at Home and Beyond"

posted by Ryan Whittington on December 23, 2010

I recently spent some time with one of my favorite clients. Cela is 90 yrs old and full of life—a real fireball. Cela was a classical violinist whose concert career took her all over the world.

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The Number One Medication Management Tip: Pay Attention to the Details

posted by Ryan Whittington on December 23, 2010

The ability of the elderly to manage their medications is often a concern to the family. These concerns of the family often become a point of contention between themselves and the elder. At what point does the family step in?

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Tips to Help Seniors Brave The Elements of Winter

posted by Ryan Whittington on December 16, 2010

Ice and snow in many cases add a certain danger to the winter months.  Slips and falls among the elderly greatly increase during the winter months.  Staying inside when conditions are snowy and icy is always the best plan, however sometimes this is not possible.  Whether living in an assisted living facility or at home with private duty home care services, simple tasks such as walking out to get the paper at the curb can result in a slip or fall.

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What You Need to Know When Choosing an In-Home Care Provider - Part 2 of 2

posted by Ryan Whittington on December 14, 2010

In a previous post I outlined several ways to select private duty home care.  In this article I will provide additional questions you should be asking potential private duty home care providers.

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Overwhelmed Caregivers: Tips When Asking for Help

posted by Ryan Whittington on December 06, 2010

An area of concern that I get asked about the most is finding someone to give the caregiver a break to care for the elderly.  More commonly, this was called respite care.

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