“Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” Many of us recall this phrase from a commercial scene of an elderly person falling and pushing a security button that alarms someone to call for help. Sometimes, we even joke about it when we need help up off the ...
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Monday the 24th, 2010 at 8 a.m.Memorial Day…some see it as a carefree holiday to swim and barbeque on the grill. Others see it as a celebration of life, a day to remember lives lost as men and women have fought and protected our country. Many of us have loved ones who are serving or ...
Read More Wednesday the 19th, 2010 at 8 a.m.A consistent challenge caregivers face is encouraging good nutrition, or just making sure the person they are caring is eating a healthy meal. Individuals being cared for may not be motivated or even want to eat. It is important to make sure there is not a medical reason for not ...
Read More Monday the 17th, 2010 at 12 p.m.The CAREjourney.com Team has been asked lately how to deal with non-supportive family members. Maybe your brother does not think Mom needs to have an outside caregiver come and help her with normal activities such as dressing or bathing. Maybe your sister is in denial about the need to ...
Read More Monday the 10th, 2010 at 1 p.m.This week is National Drinking Water Week. As communities are celebrating and focusing on one of our most precious national resources, CAREjourney.com is exploring the health benefits.
As we care for our loved ones, and try to care for ourselves, it is important to consider the benefits of water ...
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