With the fluid nature of the in-home senior care industry, managing the transition from aide to aide can be a big stumbling block for many seniors, and can lead to problems like discomfort and general annoyance. In order to avoid these issues and make the transition as seamless as possible, there are certain steps you can take to smooth out the process, whether it’s you, a parent, or a friend switching aides:…
Read More »An assisted living facility, or ALF, is designed for elderly people who are not able to live independently, but who are still capable of doing many things for themselves. Part of the benefit to living at an assisted living facility is that there is an activity planner. This individual plans out fun things for the residents to do. The activities are catered to the resident’s special needs. Some residents are able to travel outside of the facility, while others are best served by in-house recreation.…
Read More »Radon is a gas naturally found in the earth that is odorless and colorless, making it very hard to detect. If someone is exposed to too much radon, it can cause cancer and be deadly. There are home radon test kits available to homeowners who want to be aware if radon is present in their home. It is most commonly found seeping out of cracked foundations, in dirt crawlspaces, or through the porous holes in brick.…
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