Elder Care Cafe

After my father retired many years ago, I noticed how much more he was helping Mom with household chores. Quite often he would vacuum the carpet and mop the kitchen floor, at the very least. When it came time for their yearly Spring cleaning, he took an active part in that as well. Over the [...]

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There is one point on which I believe we can all agree – we want to see our loved one safe and sound in their own home. A senior’s health is of utmost importance, and nowhere else is that true than seniors at home. Unfortunately, statistics often show otherwise. While we have talked quite a [...]

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In 2009, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released its annual report on the leading causes of death in the United States.  As it is every year, “unintentional injuries,” i.e. accidents, was in the top 5 leading causes of death that year.  And as you can see in the chart below (data courtesy of the [...]

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There are people who love to invent new gadgets to spring upon the world, and there are those who keep an eye out for the latest to appear on the market. With all of the technological advancement man has made over the years, there is a very wide range of products available, all of which [...]

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When seniors move from their longtime home, there are a number of concerns to consider regarding their safety. The older they get the more likely their body and mind will show the wear and tear of years of living. For some it is more obvious on a physical level while others are hale and hearty [...]

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Now that Dad is home after his fall and thirty-day stay in rehab, we once again need to make a few home adjustments in order to keep him safe and sound. Our ultimate goal is to keep him living as independently as possible. We came up with a few ideas we hope you will find [...]

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Can it really be possible that the newest gadget or doodad or thingamajig that we see advertised on television or in print ads can help keep our seniors safe in their own home? While that does seem unbelievable, there is a possibility that these gadgets can play a positive role in their life. Here’s why. [...]

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One of the most challenging concepts we’ve had to embrace in recent years is that our biological clock has been ticking for a very long time. In fact, the aches and pains of arthritic knees and joints, decreased stamina and strength, loss of flexibility and reduced vision are now a growing reality.  While it would [...]

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Now that we baby boomers are in our mid-sixties, we are speaking out about issues that have plagued the elderly for many years. One of the issues that I can certainly relate to is the fear of losing my independence. As I watched my grandparents become more dependent on mom and dad, and now seeing [...]

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Nowadays researchers have a classification for every age group from the very young to the very old. As us baby boomers move into our mid-sixties, reaching that elite group of senior citizens often brings a new classification into our personal lives – we are now either classified as young seniors or old seniors depending on [...]

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We visited this topic a couple of times over the years, but I think it is important enough to bring it before our eyes once again. After downsizing from Dad’s long-time home, a fairly large 2-story house, to a much smaller apartment he must take care that he doesn’t trip and fall. He is using [...]

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Some think that after people reach a certain age they are no longer interested in meeting someone of the opposite sex for friendship or even possible marriage. Or, even worse, they should not get romantically involved with someone because of their age. However, that is not the case. What family members and friends should be [...]

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No matter how old we are, most of us enjoy a nice hot bath or shower. Some people like to grab a quick shower first thing in the morning before they head to work or just to feel fresh as they get their day started. Others prefer to take a shower or bath after a [...]

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