Improving Elder Care Services using Open Data
Most of the families are concerned about providing quality care to their elders. As parents and elde...
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What can I do to help get mother up after a fall?
My mother falls down pretty often, and my back is really starting to bother me. What can I do to get...
sandy Are there services for getting a ramp built?
Is there any services for getting a ramp built on a home? We can’t afford to ask a contractor to do ...
How can I protect myself from sibling accusations?
My siblings are not involved but I’m worried that they’ll accuse me of some sort of selfish spending...
How can I help a wheelchair bound person enjoy scenic venues?
Is there any way to help a person who must use a wheelchair get out into the forest to experience th...
Any ideas on how calm agitated mother?
My mother gets super agitated and fidgets with everything she can find. Any ideas that might calm he...
What ideas are there to pass the time?
My husband, who has Parkinson’s, is getting really bored. What ideas are there to pass the time?
What's the safest way to cut toenails?
I’m afraid to cut the toenails of my father as they are very thick. What’s the safest way to do this...
What other transportation options are available?
Medicare doesn’t cover transportation unless it’s a medical emergency, apparently. I can’t afford to...
Complete a "Five Wishes" Advance Directive
Complete a “Five Wishes” advance directive with your loved one, and don’t worry about a separate “Li...
Using credit or debit card irresponsibly
If your loved one is using a credit or debit card irresponsibly, and can’t remember what they’ve bou...
Engaging family members to help
If your loved one wants to go on a brief vacation, engage one of your family members who don’t usual...
Help from local Senior Center
If your local Agency on Aging seems to complicate to talk to on the phone, go visit your local senio...
Reward good behavior and distract from bad
People with dementia can be trained just like a toddler or an animal: reward good behavior and distr...
Sorting photographs with help from loved ones
Have you been meaning to sort out old photographs? Dump a shoebox full of pictures in front of your ...
Ideas for those who hate baths or showers
If your loved one truly hates getting a bath or shower regularly, take him or her to a barbershop or...
Uses for Grab Bars
Put grab bars on door jams or large pieces of furniture, not just in the bathroom, if your senior wa...
Dressing up a walker
Many folks are reluctant to use a walker because they look ‘old’ when using one. A creative caregive...
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