Sep
20
Posted on 20-09-2008
Filed Under (Family :: Elderly Care) by admin on 20-09-2008

It’s time I got to work learning about Nursing Home Abuse.
My grandmother had the most awful experience at the first nursing home she was at after getting diagnosed for Alzheimers.
In my worst nightmares I never imagined I’d have to deal with Elder Abuse And Neglect, but that’s how it goes.
Thankfully, we discovered the problem in time and got her moved. I can’t imagine what might have happened otherwise.
I’ll keep you posted.

Sep
11
Posted on 11-09-2008
Filed Under (Family :: Elderly Care) by admin on 11-09-2008

I really need to learn more about Elder Neglect.
My grandmother had the most awful experience at the first nursing home she was at after getting diagnosed for Alzheimers.
I never imagined I’d end up having to deal with issues of Assisted Living Abuse in my lifetime. It’s been a terrible experience for my whole family.
Thankfully, we discovered the problem in time and got her moved. I can’t imagine what might have happened otherwise.
Watch this space.

Feb
02
Posted on 02-02-2008
Filed Under (Family :: Elderly Care) by admin on 02-02-2008

As a long time resident of Chicago I was born and raised in this area. My parents have also lived in this area for many years and have no desire to move to anywhere else. When the subject of long term care came up it seemed an obvious choice to consider assisted living facilities in chicago. The fact that they will be located locally will allow me the opportunity to visit them often. This is a crucial factor to consider when selecting care facilities for senior citizens.  

Jan
24
Posted on 24-01-2008
Filed Under (Family :: Elderly Care) by admin on 24-01-2008

Florida is the sunshine state of America. Many retirees decide to spend their after retirement years over here. A Florida Continuing Care Retirement Community is one of the best options for a senior citizen to settle down. The communities are fully equipped to offer all kinds of comfort to the elderly people. A typical Florida Continuing Care Retirement Community would have medication, nursing, housekeeping and all the other amenities that an elderly person would require to live a comfortable life.

Nov
20
Posted on 20-11-2007
Filed Under (Family :: Elderly Care) by admin on 20-11-2007

When buying the electric wheelchair, you must make sure of what accessories are included. Common electric wheelchair accessories are seatbelts, tires, knee straps, gears, batteries, battery chargers, joystick controls for maneuvering, etc. You will need to become familiar with all these parts, because then you will know what is wrong if your wheelchair does not function well in the future. Also, the dealer or place where you got the wheelchair will have these parts in stock. But if you have got your electric wheelchair from a voluntary organization, then you would do better to find out a place beforehand where you can get them immediately if the need arises.