People who take vacations may return home in a week or two to find their houseplants wilted. The plants suffer from dehydration. They have not received sufficient water to maintain their physical integrity. Their cells have collapsed. Dying of...
Read More ›When temperatures dip, a drafty home can become downright chilly. If your parents have a draftier home, is someone stopping by and making sure they're warm enough? If the heating system stops working, how long would it be before anyone knew? Space...
Read More ›One of the more popular home care services is meal preparation for your elderly parents. You've been doing the cooking on your own. You're not sure it's necessary. Take a closer look at why meal preparation is so helpful. [caption...
Read More ›It's estimated that as many as 62 percent of hospitalized senior citizens suffer from malnutrition. Those who are 75 or older, are low income, or live in rural areas have the highest risk. There is a misconception that malnutrition leads to...
Read More ›It’s frustrating to watch your senior family member refuse to eat, meal after meal. Instead of getting into a fight with her about it, you might find that some of these tips help you to come to a compromise with her. [caption id="attachment_1447"...
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