- Aging in Place
- Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care at Home
- Bathroom, Eating & Drinking Aids
- Emergencies
- Hiring Homecare
- Hiring Home Health Care
- Home Modification
- Home Safety & Fall Prevention
- Hospital Discharge
- Housework, Dressing & Eating Tips
- Injection How-to’s
- Pain Management
- Positioning & Exercises for the Bedridden
- Senior Driving Issues
Eating and Drinking Aids
Special cups with lids will help you avoid spilling liquids. The Tommee Tippee cup (Figure 1) is useful if you have difficulty in swallowing or poor coordination. The Wonder-Flow vacuum cup (Figure 2) allows you to drink while lying flat on your back or on your side. These cups can be used with straws. Use extra-long (18") straws if you tire while trying to hold a cup. You can also improvise with styrofoam cups and lids like those used in...Read the rest of this article »
Dressing Tips
Try to do the major part while seated in a chair, preferably one with arms. Long-handled reachers (Figure 19) will eliminate your having to bend over and will help you start to pull your clothes up over your feet. It is easier to put your weak arm or leg in first when dressing and to take your strong arm or leg out first when undressing. Loose-fitting tops with front-closing zippers, ties, or Velcro are most convenient. A buttonhook (Figure...Read the rest of this article »
Cooking Tips
Plan meal preparation ahead. Write menus for a week's meals at a time. Shop for staples once a week and fresh produce twice weekly. Assemble all ingredients and utensils before beginning to prepare a dish. Make larger quantities and freeze portions for later use. Plan how to use leftovers. Don't be reluctant to use frozen or convenience foods—you can add your own seasonings. A crockpot will allow you to cook a one-pot meal with minimum preparation time and effort....Read the rest of this article »
