Involuntary Movement Disorders & Care Tips
Sometimes, we might randomly experience unnatural sensations, like an arm twitch or feeling unsteady on a flight of stairs. Movement, whether intended or not, is a result of the brain…
Senior Fall Prevention
Falling is the leading injury in seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “one in three elderly people will fall this year, and less than half of…
Alzheimer’s Disease Care Tips
Use the following Alzheimer's Disease Care Tips to properly communicate and provide elder care services for Alzheimer’s patients: Never argue - instead agree. This is their reality and the caregiver…
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Purchasing Durable Medical Equipment (DME): What You Need to Know Many items fall under the category of Durable Medical Equipment (DME). If your doctor prescribes medically necessary DME to you,…
Managing The Highs & Lows Of Parkinson’s Disease & Bipolar in Seniors
Carol is 81 years old and lives alone at her home. A strong-willed woman, she battles Parkinson’s disease and bipolar disorder every day. Her three children all live out of…
Remembering Those Who Served With Senior Loved Ones
Memorial Day weekend is a weekend to remember all of the sacrifices of those who came before us. According to the 2012 U.S. Census brief, “Veterans age 65 or older…
Approaching Difficult Conversations With Aging Parents
George struggles to walk into your office. Carol runs over a curb and almost hits a car. John arrives with an unshaven face, misbuttoned shirt and mentions his busy week…
Keeping in Touch with Your Elderly Loved Ones
As we work from home and are staying inside, our elderly loved ones and family members are all missing each other. For our elderly loved ones in facilities, they are…
Things to Do At Home or With A Senior During the COVID-19
At Home Activities Louisville Specific: Speed Museum - Virtual VisitFrazier Museum - Virtual VisitDerby Museum - Virtual Visit Muhammad Ali Museum - Virtual Visit Kentucky Science Center - Virtual Visit…
COVID-19 Policies and Procedures
Elder Care Covid-19 Policies If you are scheduled to work with an ElderCare 4 Families client then here are the Elder Care Covid-19 questions you should be asking yourself: Have…
