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Caregiving Tips

Guidance on how to properly care for your loved ones as they navigate through the aging process

Put grab bars on door jams or large pieces of furniture, not just in the bathroom, if your senior walks in the home by steadying him or herself as she goes. Watch how they move through the home and put tape where a grab bar should go. They are not just for bathrooms.

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