Posts from June, 2017 June 29, 2017 Caregivers Can Protect Elderly Even When They Can’t Be There In-home caregivers are aware of the potential hazards our loved ones face while we’re with them. But one of the important roles of elder care is to anticipate and address situations that may be safety risks when we’re not there. Falling is the most common cause of ... Learn More June 22, 2017 Home Caregivers Help Seniors Beat the Heat Heat waves have special significance for in-home companions and professional caregivers alike. Heat can pose a unique risk to elderly family members, not only because they are more susceptible to extreme temperatures, but because they often are less aware or vigilant in ... Learn More June 16, 2017 Father’s Day Technology and Home Care You’d think Father’s Day would be easier for a caregiver. But, caring for an older parent, we can become so familiar with the daily routine that we start to second guess our own Father’s Day gift ideas. Father’s Day marketing doesn’t help. The PERFECT GIFT! ideas seem to ... Learn More June 01, 2017 You're Closer to Hunger Than You Think We often think of systemic hunger as an inner-city problem, or as something you might find in the backwoods of rural America. But the truth is that no matter where we live, some of our neighbors are hungry. In fact, a study released last year by the Kellogg Company found ... Learn More