April 8, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Kitchen Safety Tips For Seniors

Kitchen safety is important at any age, but it can be a serious problem for the elderly. The kitchen is said to be one of the most dangerous areas in the home, especially for seniors. Many seniors are harmed by fires, spills or spoiled food in the kitchen. We at Carefect Home Care Service would like to share some kitchen safety tips that seniors can follow to ensure that they are safe while in the kitchen. Fire Fires in the kitchen are often a concern for seniors and can be...

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April 4, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Common Skin Problems in the Elderly

Skin problems can be common for people of all ages, but they are often more common in the elderly. Some of these common skin problems are just a part of aging, but many of them can be treated or prevented. We at Carefect Home Care Services understand the importance of having healthy skin and would like to offer some tips on how to recognize, prevent and manage skin problems. Wrinkles and Facial Movement Lines Wrinkles and facial movement lines are the most common skin problems found in the elderly. Wrinkles...

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April 1, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Common Seniors Sleeping Disorders

Many senior citizens experience changes in their health which cause them to suffer from sleep disorders that can make it hard for them to fall asleep or stay asleep. Sleep disorders can affect your health in other areas as well, so it is important to find a way to manage these disorders before your health is impacted. We at Carefect Home Care Services understand the importance of a good night’s rest and have some tips for how to deal with sleep disorders. Older adults often have more trouble falling asleep...

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March 11, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Tips on How to Be a Safe Elderly Driver

Automobile accidents can be very dangerous and are the cause of death for many people each year. Cars are also one of the most convenient ways to get around for those without access to public transportation that are going somewhere that is out of walking distance. We at Carefect Home Care Services understand that many elderly people need to be able to drive themselves places and would like to share some tips on how they can do so safely. Take Good Care of Yourself The first thing you need to...

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February 25, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Activities for Visually Impaired/Blind Senior Citizen

Many people have to change their lifestyle as they age and begin to look for activities that senior citizens can engage in. It can often be tough to adjust to new activities, and it can be even harder trying to find new activities to engage in as a visually impaired or blind senior citizen. We at Carefect Home Care Services understand the difficulties that must be taken into consideration for visually impaired or blind senior citizens when they are looking for new activities to participate in, and would like to...

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February 18, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Tips on How to Motivate a Senior to Exercise

Exercise is important for people in all stages of their life, but it can often be hard to motivate yourself to actually get out there and do the exercises no matter how old you are. If you are having trouble getting your senior loved one to exercise, we at Carefect Home Care Services would like to share some tips with you on how to keep them motivated to exercise. The easiest motivation can sometimes be to explain the health benefits of exercise for seniors. Flexibility As we age, many parts...

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February 11, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Tips on How to Build Social Life as a Senior Citizen

Having a social life as a senior citizen can often be difficult as many seniors lose friends to death or illness and have family members that have moved away. We at Carefect Home Care Services understand the importance of having an active social life as a senior and would like to share some tips for how to build your social life as you age. Hobbies The easiest way to build your social life is by getting involved in activities that you used to enjoy or take up a new hobby....

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February 7, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Brain Boosting Activities for Seniors (Part 2 of 2)

Our last article detailed the benefits of stimulating the brain as we age and included two activities that are designed to do that. We at Carefect Home Care Services would like to provide a wide variety of brain boosting activities for our readers, in this article we will include some logic and sport based activities. If your loved one is interested in all of these activities, you can encourage them to try all of them and rotate their activity schedule so that they will be able to stimulate more areas...

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February 4, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Brain Boosting Activities for Seniors (Part 1 of 2)

As we age, many seniors begin to lose some of their mental capabilities and cognitive functioning ability. We at Carefect Home Care Services understand that this is a serious concern for many adults, and we would like to provide some tips for activities that can boost brain activity in seniors. Family caregivers who start to notice cognitive decline in their loved ones should help facilitate activities that will boost their brain activity. As people age, their brain begins to lose some of its weight and volume which can cause disruptions...

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January 24, 2013 by Carefect Admin

Are Vitamin Supplements Safe for Seniors?

Vitamin supplements can be extremely beneficial for some people and dangerous for others. We at Carefect Home care Services understand the concern that many family caregivers have when it comes to whether or not their parent or loved one should take vitamins, and we hope to provide tips to help ease your mind and help with the decision process. The first thing to consider when purchasing vitamins is that they will not require a prescription but that they will be approved by your doctor. It is important to read the...

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