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A Willing Caregiver, A Savvy Client When one of our clients mentioned that she would like to go to the new Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, her caregiver readily agreed to accompany her to the museum. When they arrived, they... by Complete Care Strategies | Complete Care Strategies
Swallowing Problems Are A Problem When you give your father juice, do you hold your breath waiting to see if it goes down the right pipe? When he eats a sandwich, are you on the edge of your seat ready to perform the Heimlich... by Complete Care Strategies | Complete Care Strategies
The Statistics on Medications Older women consume 60% of all prescription and over-the-counter medications. On average, 18.5 prescriptions per person per year are written for older adults, and 83% of people over 65 are taking prescription medications. The risks for... by Complete Care Strategies | Complete Care Strategies
What Are Your Risk Factors for Falling? Maintaining balance is the result of a complex interaction of many systems in the body. With aging, changes occur that reduce how efficient these systems work. Many identifying risk factors for falling include: Balance/gait... by Complete Care Strategies | Complete Care Strategies
There are many caregivers who find themselves pulled between caring for younger loved ones such as children, and their elder parents or other elder family members. The demanding role of being... by Complete Care Strategies | Complete Care Strategies
When a family member has Alzheimer’s, everyone is concerned for his or her loved one’s safety. While a safe home environment is essential, it should also support the needs of the individual...