Finding the Right Pill Organizer
While pill organizers can help avoid medication errors, there must be a good fit between the user and the pill organizer, otherwise, the benefits of using a pill organizer will be lost, and may actually impair one’s health.
September 13, 2016Dr. Rein Tideiksaar #Elder Care Mediation #Aging #Fall Prevention #Health Living #Support for Adult Caregiving #Pain ManagementThe Opioid Crisis and Fall Risk
Seniors using opioids are at a seven-fold greater risk for falls (and increased hip fractures) than those who use other pain relievers, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
July 19, 2016Dr. Rein Tideiksaar #Elder Care Mediation #Aging #Pain Management #Fall Prevention #Health/MedicalNational Nurses Day Celebrates the Contribution of Nurses
National Nurses Week (May 6-12) each year celebrates the contributions nurses make to our lives and communities.
What would you do to honor nurses in America?
When Families Disagree About Senior Care; Keeping Alzheimer’s Patients Socially Engaged
These and other stories are in the May edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
April 30, 2016Rita Ude #Planning for Eldercare #Caregiving #Support for Adult Caregiving #Elder Care Mediation #Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care & SupportElder Care Mediation
Eldercare mediation is a growing field that will increase in prominence as the number of elders increases. As parents age, conflicts can erupt between parents and their children over living situations, driving, or the need for more help with daily activities.
July 31, 2009Right at Home #Elder Care Mediation #Planning for Eldercare