Home Care Help

When you’re throwing out papers, if they contain any kind of personal information it’s best to tear them into pieces or shred them. I used to think people were paranoid when they said that, until I saw a show the other night about identity theft.  Going through people’s garbage or recycling bins and finding personal [...]

Sometimes, reaching a light switch can be difficult. One option is to install a motion-sensor light switch. My mother is in a wheelchair and with this type of switch, she simply has to roll into the room and the light turns on. You can set the length of time for the light [...]

When caring for someone we tend to think about physical health first and foremost: how well someone is eating, getting their medications right, watching for major and minor symptoms of disease, etc. But dental health isn’t always foremost in our minds. This article from the American Geriatric Society points out the importance [...]

Welcome to our blog about caring for people at home. We’ll be bringing you tips for everything from organizing the living space to meal preparation to relationships.
As more and more people require care in their home or someone else’s home, there’s a need to share information. We hope you’ll find this information useful and [...]