By Carrie VittitoePatients with Alzheimer’s disease often have problems with visual perception, but Amy Sass, a client and employee coordinator with Caring Excellence at Home, has suggestions for minimizing the risk of falls and resulting injuries:- Remove all rugs.- Keep corners … [Read more...] about Six Ideas that Will Make a Home Safer for Someone with Alzheimer’s
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This Type of Surgery Could Help You Heal Faster
By Carrie Vittitoe Illustration by Silvia Cabib If a disease has progressed too far or pain has become intolerable, surgery might become a necessity, but that then means dealing with recovery. Over the past decade, there has been an uptick in the use of minimally invasive … [Read more...] about This Type of Surgery Could Help You Heal Faster
Relieve Your Joint Problems Without Surgery
By Carrie Vittitoe Many patients with arthritis and tendonitis will try a variety of treatments in order to avoid surgery. Dr. Robin Curry, who specializes in sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics with Norton Orthopedic Specialists, says oral anti-inflammatories, physical … [Read more...] about Relieve Your Joint Problems Without Surgery
Five More Things to Mark Off of Your Rehab Checklist
By Mark Kaelin1. What to bring. Remember you are packing for rehab, not a vacation. “I typically suggest a patient bring five days’ worth of clothes,” says Michelle Kelly, clinical liaison for Green Valley Care Center in New Albany, Indiana. Bring a swimsuit if the facility … [Read more...] about Five More Things to Mark Off of Your Rehab Checklist
Simplify Grocery Shopping for Your Loved One
By Carrie Vittitoe Grocery shopping for a loved one should first begin with two questions: What do you like to eat, and what are you able to eat? Amy Sass suggests caregivers shop for their loved ones using store gift cards. After grocery items are purchased, both the store gift … [Read more...] about Simplify Grocery Shopping for Your Loved One