Using our bathroom can be difficult at times and especially when we grow older. We start losing the younger grip on our feet and it suddenly starts slipping. They feel the pain in the joints but whenever we go to the bathroom, there is no place to grip on. We require more space to move from here to there but it gets more difficult in a compact bathroom. It is very truly said that we grow old along with our home. So just like it is important to shape our body, our bathroom also requires remodeling to make it look…
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A Remarkable Guide to Make Your Bathroom Safe for Seniors [35+ Amazing Ideas]
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Watching, Entertaining, and Engaging Your Grandkids
For many seniors, the ability to spend time with their grandchildren is a gift. Grandparents can enjoy a just-enough dose of their grandkids without having to deal with all of the stress of raising them. Although the kids may go back home with their parents when their grandma and grandpa time is over, that doesn’t mean that you only play a minor role in childhood development. Through entertaining and engaging your grandchildren, you can make a positive impact on the child, and you may even experience a few benefits yourself. Before You Watch the Grandkids, Prepare Your Home If your grandchildren are…
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Smooth Move: Finding the Perfect Home for Your Golden Years
Most homeowners age 50 and over would prefer to stay in their homes throughout retirement, according to AARP. Growing older in the home, which the National Institute on Aging calls “aging in place,” takes some proactive planning. You’ll need to consider your long-term care and plan to get the support you’ll need. For instance, some seniors struggle to climb stairs or mow a large yard. To maintain independence while enjoying their golden years, these individuals might consider moving into a smaller home or an assisted living facility. Whether you’re looking for yourself or a retired loved one, here are some…
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Bright Lights for a Safe Home: Tips for Helping Seniors Age in Place Safely
There’s no getting away from the physical deterioration that occurs as people age. While most people find a way to cope with the physical manifestations of aging, many who wish to age at home are unable to do so because physical infirmities simply won’t permit it. Fortunately, technology and the ability to adapt one’s living space for mobility issues can make it considerably easier for older adults to live independently or with family. One of the most serious threats to a senior’s well-being is inadequate in-home lighting, an important point because studies indicate that a 60-year-old requires three times as…
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Worried About You or a Senior Loved One Falling? Here’s How Exercise Can Help
Falls send over 3 million seniors to the emergency room every single year. With these falls accounting for many of the injuries and fatalities in older adults, it’s important to take steps to prevent them. You may be aware of changes you can make around your home, but did you know that exercise can prevent falls? Keep reading to learn more about fall prevention. Workout Indoors Protecting yourself against falls means working out year-round. But the weather and mobility issues can make getting outside for exercise impossible. Luckily, there are several indoor exercises for seniors that you can complete in…
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21 Ideas for Elderly Group Activities
Music and sound 1. Name that tune Doing a music quiz can be a great way to trigger memories and reminiscence about a particular era. If they struggle to say the name of the song, you could play musical bingo and provide words or images that are mentioned in the songs. 2. Read aloud Have an afternoon of story or poetry reading with residents. Studies have shown that reading can be a very enjoyable activity, even if the person with dementia can’t remember the whole story. 3. Group sing-a-long Nothing beats getting everyone together to sing along to classic songs and tunes. Pick ones that will…
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Season's Greetings from Cantys Helping Hands
Cantys Helping Hands Home Care Services LLC wishes you a very Merry Christmas, a blessed holiday season and a happy, healthy, peaceful New Year 2018!
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Announcing the new website
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website!
Our new website provides our existing and prospective clients a simple yet interactive view of our work and the services we offer.
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New Website Under Construction
New Website Coming Soon!
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