Walking is one of the easiest – and safest – activities for burning calories and staying in shape. A diabetes prevention program for people who were overweight showed that walking 150 minutes a week can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by nearly 60%!The best way to get someone started on a walking program is…
How long can I afford care in my home? What if I run out of money…but still need home care? Do I need an attorney… or a financial planner? Are there any resources to help me stay in my home? Do you have some of the above concerns? There are several financing options and…
More Americans die each year from extreme heat than from hurricanes, lightening, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes combined. Yet unlike those natural disasters, heat-related deaths are completely preventable. The extreme heat is particularly dangerous for those 65 and older for a number of reasons: their bodies don’t adjust as well to extremes in temperature, and they…
One of the biggest challenges most of us ever face is helping our parents or aging loved ones navigate the changes that come with aging. At some point, we realize that mom and dad seem to be slowing down. They may need assistance with grocery shopping, with physical tasks such as changing bed linens, or they may…
Care Corner mourns the loss of our friend and colleague, CK Parsons. CK passed away peacefully at home Sunday night. Her passing is a shock to everyone, and a great loss to the community. Her tireless efforts on behalf of seniors in the Valley will be long remembered. CK worked for Care Corner Personal Services…
Once you’ve decided that having in-home services is the best option for you or your family, it is important to know what to expect from this service and how to get the maximum benefit from it. Here are a few pointers in using your new service: 1. Communicate clearly with the caregiver exactly what you…
Once the decision has been made that in-home care services are the best option, the next question becomes how and where to find the right caregiver. Most people turn to a full-service home care agency which screens, hires and trains its employees. Sometimes, families think they will save money by hiring a caregiver directly, rather than going through an agency. When they hire…
Seniors and people with chronic illness or disabilities sometimes need help that extends beyond assistance with the activities of daily living. They often don’t know where to turn, or what kind of help is available. Many of the Phoenix area’s elderly residents have adult children who live out of town. Concerns about how to pay…
There are many small, easy things you can do to keep your home safe! The importance of avoiding falls cannot be overemphasized. Falls are the #1 reason that people are admitted to nursing homes! Here are some pointers to keep your home safe: Remove throw rugs. They are easy to trip over and can be…
Determining when parents should stop driving, and convincing seniors that the time has come, is one of the most difficult tasks faced by families. Doctors, case managers and other professionals can play an important role in this discussion. Warning Signs: Warning signs that it may be time to stop driving include: • Changing lanes without…
