Elder Care – First Steps For Elder Home Care

February 1, 2010

As our loved ones grow older, we are often forced into difficult decisions. Sometimes we can see that our loved one needs help, and isn’t able to take care of themselves any longer.
You may have noticed a change in your elderly loved one’s behavior. Perhaps they have grown increasingly depressed, or have begun to forget [...]

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Mother In Law Suite Garage Conversion: First Steps

January 26, 2010

Are you considering converting your garage into a convenient elder care floor plan?
You can use this simple formula to see if the square footage of your garage is large enough for a mother in-law suite. To find the square footage of your garage space you must measure the inside width and  depth of the garage. [...]

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Dementia Care – How to Identify Pain in Dementia Patients

January 15, 2010

It isn’t always easy to identify pain in an elderly person who has Dementia. A person with dementia (or Alzheimers) can’t always tell you they have a toothache or remember how they got hurt in the first place. However, anyone can become a better pain detective when they know what to watch for.
Signs Of Pain [...]

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What is Alzheimers Disease?

January 13, 2010

Alzheimers Disease, or senile dementia, is a degenerative brain disease to which elderly people are particularly prone. Not only does it cause great stress to sufferers, but it places massive demands on caregivers. World-wide, there are over 25 million sufferers in the present day.
The Disease
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It causes damage [...]

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What is Universal Design?

January 11, 2010

Are you contemplating designing a home remodeling project or designing a new home?
Enter into the planning process asking not only what your needs are now; such as more square footage, upgraded windows and doors, more insulation or greener building components, but also ask yourself “what kind of planning must I do to [...]

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In Law Suites: Advantages Over Nursing Home Care

January 8, 2010

If you are considering nursing home care for an aging parent or other family member, you may want to look at an alternative that is as close as your own home. Building a specially designed in-law suite in your home can be a great alternative to costly and impersonal nursing home care, and it [...]

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An Alternative To Nursing Care: In Law Suites

January 7, 2010

Facing the challenges of illness and aging, many Americans will be forced to rely upon nursing care at some point in their lives.  While many nursing homes provide quality care to their patients, others are cold, institutional settings where the physical and emotional needs of their residents are barely met.
Cost Of Nursing Care
Then, there are [...]

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Elder Care Cost Comparison

January 6, 2010

Every day more and more baby boomers are finding themselves wondering how best to care for aging parents. Is there an alternative to nursing homes, assisted living or inviting the in-law to stay in the spare bedroom? Below you will find some average costs to help you get an idea of the different Elder Care [...]

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Bathroom Remodeling For Accessibility

January 5, 2010

I am going to talk about a pretty popular room in you home. You use it to clean your self, relieve yourself, brush your teeth, fix your hair, shave, put on your make up, and look at your self. It’s your bathroom. It is one of the most used rooms in your home.
Now let’s say [...]

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Enjoying Universal Design For The Shower

January 4, 2010

Accessible homes designed for aging in place must have at least one bathroom with a wheel chair accessible shower. The minimum dimensions are 3’6” by 5’-0”. These measurements are compatible to standard bathtub dimensions. More and more residential builders are taking advantage of the desirability of a large walk in shower in the master bedroom [...]

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Wheelchair Ramps Part 4 – Costs

January 3, 2010

This post is part 4 of the Wheelchair Ramp Series. Be sure to read part 1 and part 2 and 3 , to learn more about the main components of a properly constructed wheelchair ramp, design, and aesthetics and materials. - Wheelchair Ramps Part 1 – Overview, Wheelchair Ramps Part 2 – Design, Wheelchair Ramps Part 3 [...]

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Wheelchair Ramps Part 3 – Aesthetics And Materials

January 2, 2010

This post is part 3 of the Wheelchair Ramp Series. Be sure to read part 1 and part 2 , to learn more about the main componants of a properly constructed wheelchair ramp and its design – Wheelchair Ramps Part 1 – Overview, Wheelchair Ramps Part 2 – Design
The structural and design considerations of your wheelchair [...]

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Wheelchair Ramps Part 2 – Design

January 1, 2010

This post is part 2 of the Wheelchair Ramp Series. Be sure to read part 1 to learn more about the main components of a properly constructed wheelchair ramp – Wheelchair Ramps Part 1 – Overview and Part 3 – Wheelchair Ramps Part 3 - Aesthetics and Materials
Wheelchair Ramp Design
To begin designing your ramp the first consideration [...]

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Wheelchair Ramps – Part 1

December 31, 2009

There are many new types of home modifications and home remodeling that can help people with disabilities to confidently and safely navigate their living spaces. Before we can even consider the interior of the home or mother in law suite we first have to make sure that they can enter and exit the dwelling place [...]

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Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms In Elderly Adults

December 30, 2009

This article was written by Christie Sartorie RN BSN OCN to address a common reoccurring issue of urinary tract infection that caregivers are often faced with when caring for an elderly parent. To learn more about the author see her bio at the end of the article.-Tom

When caring for an elderly adult there are red [...]

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Universal Home Design For Mother In-Law Suites

December 29, 2009

If you are remodeling space for in-law suite or building a new home with the goal of aging in place there is one phrase that can make the difference of a successful project or poor result.
The phrase is “Universal Design”.
Universal Design: What is it and why is it important?
The definition of universal design is to [...]

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