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Assessing the Safety of an Older Loved One’s Home

American In-Home Care

Shower Chairs: Consider installing a shower chair or bench to provide stability while bathing. Stove Safety: Use appliances with automatic shut-off features and ensure the kitchen is well-ventilated. Raised Toilet Seats: Raised toilet seats can make sitting and standing easier and safer.

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Top Family Caregiver Mistakes:  Part 2; Not hiring in-home help

Hope Hospice

This refers to choosing a very small group of family and friends who have been following infection-control measures with whom we can interact for short periods of time in an outdoor or well-ventilated environment. I wouldn’t even consider hiring a home health agency unless I first checked their reviews on this site. .