by April Allman | May 28, 2017 | Today's Transitions Now
By Megan SeckmanMonitoring medications for yourself or a loved one can be an enigmatic puzzle. Take the green in the morning before coffee, the big white one with a meal, the two pinks before bed, and the brown ones as needed. It can be exhausting trying to remember...
by April Allman | Mar 19, 2017 | Today's Transitions Now
By Tiffany White Sheila Carter, owner of Heartsong Memory Care, shares her top five secrets to success when it comes to bath time refusals.Find out why the person refuses to bathe. Is it fear of water? Fear of falling? Too cold?Don’t ask “Do you want to…” Instead, get...
by April Allman | Feb 19, 2017 | Today's Transitions Now
If you’ve gotten to the point where you’re considering hiring a caregiver or a cleaning service to assist an older loved one, Becky Beanblossom, president of Home Instead Senior Care, offers some questions you need to ask yourself:What type of work needs to be done...
by April Allman | Jan 22, 2017 | Today's Transitions Now
By Carrie Vittitoe If upper body weakness has made getting dressed a challenge for an older loved one, Ken Gould at Gould’s Discount Medical suggests these products to make it easier:sock aids (flexible plastic tools with handles on which a sock is placed and pulled...
by April Allman | Nov 26, 2016 | Today's Transitions Now
Between managing their responsibilities and taking care of a loved one, caregivers often have difficulty finding time for themselves. If you know a caregiver who is feeling overwhelmed, here’s an idea that will brighten their day and lighten the load.Nominate a...
by April Allman | Oct 21, 2016 | Today's Transitions Now
Get the most out of every day by taking care of yourself, making your home comfortable, and stimulating your mind. Here are few ideas to get you started.Make plans to see this exhibit at the Frazier Museum and learn about the history of Kentucky artists.Get some rest....
