It can be hard to admit when you may need help caring for your senior loved one. Following that realization, it can be equally as challenging to determine what type of help you actually need for them. The good news is that there are many options out there to assist you, provide respite and peace-of-mind, […]
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Helpful Holiday Gifts for Seniors
Holiday gift giving for seniors, especially those who are closely tied to being at home, can be challenging. Practical gifts that can help make their life easier and more comfortable (as well as that of the person who is caring for them) are often appreciated. Blue Water Homecare works with hundreds of families in Central […]
Read More10 Effective Medication Management Tips for Seniors
Nearly nine in ten (89%) adults 65 and older report they are currently taking prescription medications. As a senior or caregiver for an aging parent, medication management is one of the most important parts to manage chronic conditions and symptoms. Here are 10 tips for Safe Medication Management. 1 Visit your Primary Care Provider (PCP) […]
Read MoreFor Seniors – 5 Best Safety Devices Under $25
Allowing our seniors to age in place safely poses new challenges with the pandemic. Many families that are caring for their own children as well as their aging families are often called the “sandwich generation”. This obviously adds additional stress and concerns. Caregivers may have less ability to check in on their aging family members […]
Read MoreFalls Prevention for Seniors
Each year, millions of older people, those 65 and older, have falls. In fact, more than one out of four older people fall each year. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again. It is important to look at the reasons falls occur because many falls can be prevented. There are three risk factors that […]
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