by Back Home Safely | Feb 20, 2015 | Home Safety NJ
Every good caregiver knows that self-care is an essential part of providing care for others. After all, what can make you qualified for the job if you could not even take care of yourself? When it comes to keeping your head as a caregiver, here are two pointers: Have...
by Back Home Safely | Feb 19, 2015 | Home Safety NJ
Here is a room-by-room guide on turning your home into a safe and comfortable place for your elderly loved one: Modify the bathroom — use non-skid mats, install grab bars in the shower or bathtub, and unplug electrical appliances when not in use. Evaluate the...
by Back Home Safely | Feb 16, 2015 | Home Safety NJ
Many individuals lose confidence in their physical abilities as they age. Senior citizens in particular are often generalized as frail and incapable. However, this is not entirely true, especially for the members of the elderly population who do their best to engage...
by Back Home Safely | Feb 15, 2015 | Home Safety NJ
Retirement communities are not always the answer to hassle-free aging — many senior citizens still prefer to remain in their houses, where they spent most of their years, and in cases like this, “seniorizing” one’s home is perhaps that most...
by Back Home Safely | Feb 14, 2015 | Home Safety NJ
Hiring an outsider to care for an elderly loved one can not only be a cause of guilt among children and grandchildren but may actually have a couple of disadvantages. However, in many cases, these downsides are outweighed by the benefits of acquiring home health care...
by Back Home Safely | Feb 10, 2015 | Home Safety NJ
When it comes to dealing with diabetes among senior citizen loved ones, a balanced and healthy diet should of the greatest priority. Here are three perfectly healthy and delicious meals that you can prepare for a diabetes patient: Breakfast burrito with egg, veggies,...