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| From: | Wed Aug 01 10:00:00 PDT 2012 |
| To: | Wed Aug 01 11:15:00 PDT 2012 |
| MN_JoelT | RT @lifesprk: Excited for our first chat! #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @Lifesprk Welcome! We're glad you're here. #eldercarechat | |
| YourTurnToCare | Looking Forward to #eldercarechat on Home Modifications Today at 1pm (EST)! #caregivers #eldercare #aginginplace | |
| caregiving | Welcome! We're talking about home modifications today. A few reminders before we get started. #eldercarechat | |
| CaregiverSN | Looking forward to #eldercarechat at 1pm! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Please share your links to article and resources during our last five minutes. #eldercarechat | |
| Lifesprk | Great! RT @caregiving: Welcome! Were talking about home modifications today. A few reminders before we get started. #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | Hi everyone! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | And, we enjoy a supportive and open-minded community where we share ideas and solutions. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @YourTurnToCare @MN_JoeIT Welcome to both of you too! We should be getting started shortly. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Our first question follows... #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | REMINDER! RT @caregiving: Please share your links to article and resources during our last five minutes. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Q1. Which home modifications do you use? #eldercarechat | |
| BeHereThen | RT @Seniors4Living: 10 minutes until we talk about home modifications for #caregivers and #seniors... #ElderCareChat | |
| GlennerCenters | A1 Hand rails in the bathroom - definitely. That's a prime place for falls. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | FIRST QUESTION --> RT @caregiving: Q1. Which home modifications do you use? #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @GlennerCenters: A1 Hand rails in the bathroom - definitely. Thats a prime place for falls. #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | RT @caregiving: Q1. Which home modifications do you use? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @caregiving A1: When my grandfather came home from the hospital/a nursing facility, we built a wheelchair ramp. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | A1. As I'm thinking about this... I'm not using as many as I could! #eldercarechat | |
| Lifesprk | RT @Seniors4Living: FIRST QUESTION --> RT @caregiving: Q1. Which home modifications do you use? #eldercarechat | |
| GlennerCenters | A1: A very simple home mod is to use more night lights during the day in dark areas. Our vision grows dim with age. #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | We did the same for my grandmother MT @Seniors4Living: @caregiving A1: We built a wheelchair ramp. #eldercarechat | |
| Lifesprk | RT @caregiving: RT @GlennerCenters: A1 Hand rails in the bathroom - definitely. Thats a prime place for falls. #eldercarechat | |
| YourTurnToCare | #eldercarechat A walk through of a home is necessary before jumping into any modifications #aginginplace #caregivers | |
| eCaring | A1. Powerful "night lights" in all hallways to ensure they are well lit at all hours #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @GlennerCenters That's a great one! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @GlennerCenters: Simple home mod is to use more night lights during the day in dark areas. Our vision grows dim with age. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @eCaring Did you get much use out of it? Unfortunately, I think we only used it to get him in the house after coming home. #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | A1. After my Gma was paralyzed from stroke, we re-did bathroom on 1st floor w wide door for wheelchair & modified shower #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @YourTurnToCare: A walk through of a home is necessary before jumping into any modifications #aginginplace #caregivers #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | MT @GlennerCenters: A1: Simple home mod = use more night lights during the day in dark areas. Our vision grows dim with age. #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | RT @caregiving Q1. Which home modifications do you use? #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @eCaring: After my Gma was paralyzed from stroke, we re-did bathroom on w wide door for wheelchair & modified shower #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | RT @YourTurnToCare #eldercarechat A walk through of a home is necessary before jumping into any modifications #aginginplace #caregivers | |
| therealzuperman | RT @Lifesprk: RT @caregiving: RT @GlennerCenters: A1 Hand rails in the bathroom - definitely. Thats a prime place for falls. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Q2. How do we overcome the perception that home modifications are just for "older people"? #eldercarechat | |
| Lifesprk | RT @YourTurnToCare #eldercarechat A walk through of a home is necessary before jumping into any modifications #caregivers #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | RT @caregiving Q2. How do we overcome the perception that home modifications are just for "older people"? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @YourTurnToCare: A walk through of a home is necessary before jumping into any modifications. <-- Yes! #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | Sorry all I'm late. Good morning/afternoon everyone!! #eldercarechat | |
| CareZoneTeam | A1.- Home modifications should improve home Accessibility, Adaptability and Universal Design. http://t.co/LZu9lHDe #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | A2. Highlight stats that show older people prefer to age in place at home, and point out how they need modifications to do so #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | 2nd QUESTION --> RT @caregiving: Q2. How do we overcome the perception that home modifications are just for "older people"? #eldercarechat | |
| YourTurnToCare | #eldercarechat A1 Modifications should be tailored for each person/illness but some mods universal - handrails, lights, taping down carpets | |
| Seniors4Living | @ctffox We'll let you slide! ;) We just tweeted the second question. Jump right in! #eldercarechat | |
| CaregarooApp | RT @caregiving: Q2. How do we overcome the perception that home modifications are just for "older people"? #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @eCaring: Stats that show older people prefer to age in place at home, and point out how they need modifications to do so #eldercarechat | |
| GlennerCenters | A2: Such perceptions will become easier because more homes are being [re]designed for aging in place. #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | A1. Wider doorways, especially in bathroom, for wheelchairs, walkers. Handrails; higher/modified toliet seat in bathroom #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @CareZoneTeam Absolutely agree! Can you RT that link in the last 5 minutes of the chat so we all get a chance to see it? #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @Seniors4Living Thanks M-I need all the help I can get! :-) #eldercarechat | |
| CaregiverSN | Q2. Good question. Going off of @ecaring, provide stats about other groups that need home modifications #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | RT Q2. How do we overcome the perception that home modifications are just for "older people"? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | A2: I think remembering that the modifications can also help the caregiver, who may not be a senior, is helpful. #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | RT @ResponseMine: @caregiving Q2: We've got to remember that there are people of all ages with disabilities... #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @ctffox Haha! #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @CareZoneTeam Thanks! #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | RT @caregiving Q2. How do we overcome the perception that home modifications are just for "older people"? #eldercarechat | |
| Lifesprk | RT @Seniors4Living: A2: I think remembering that the modifications can also help the caregiver, who may not be a senior. #eldercarechat | |
| YourTurnToCare | #eldercarechat A2-Great Question, As pop ages and wants to #ageinplace the value of home will increase with smart modifications. | |
| ctffox | @caregiving A2: emphasize that home modifications are about home safety for everyone. #eldercarechat | |
| tstallone | @caregiving. A2: Its something I'm trying to teach. I'm not only a caregiver but also disabled. Im young. #eldercarechat | |
| ResponseMine | A2: ...Take Amy Copeland for example #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | @Seniors4Living Good point. Show it benefits the family/caregiver as a system rather than the condition/disability alone #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @YourTurnToCare Always good when we can talk about the positive impact on the wallet. :) #eldercarechat | |
| EasierLiving | RT @eCaring Stats show that older people prefer to age in place at home, and point out how they need modifications to do so #eldercarechat | |
| YourTurnToCare | #eldercarechat Mods like easy entry (no step), lots of natural and floor lights, appeals to many | |
| GlennerCenters | So true! RT @YourTurnToCare: #eldercarechat Mods like easy entry (no step), lots of natural and floor lights, appeals to many | |
| caregiving | RT @tstallone: @caregiving. A2: Its something Im trying to teach. Im not only a caregiver but also disabled. Im young. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @YourTurnToCare: #eldercarechat Mods like easy entry (no step), lots of natural and floor lights, appeals to many #eldercarechat | |
| LucaLashesLLC | RT @SrCareCorner: Signs your #parent needs #help http://t.co/oK9D6Cr3 #aginginplace #eldercarechat #caregivers | |
| caregiving | RT @ctffox: A2: emphasize that home modifications are about home safety for everyone. #eldercarechat | |
| GlennerCenters | RT @ctffox: A2: emphasize that home modifications are about home safety for everyone. #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | @Seniors4Living So true. Modifications can help everyone involved in #caregiving #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Q3. You have a client who is homebound and won't consider a ramp because of how it looks. What do you do? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @a_dignifiedlife @ecaring Yes, exactly. If it prevents (physical) caregiver burnout, it's worth it, right? #eldercarechat | |
| ResponseMine | @GlennerCenters Exactly! Maybe this means we need to go about marketing home modifications in a different way... #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @LucaLashesLLC Hi there! We ask that participants hold links until the last 5 minutes of our chat. Can you share it then? #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | RT @caregiving: Q3. You have a client who is homebound and wont consider a ramp because of how it looks. What do you do? #eldercarechat | |
| CaregarooApp | @ResponseMine Great example. A young 20 yr old with all four limbs amputated. Home mods are not just for the elderly #eldercarechat | |
| YourTurnToCare | #eldercarechat Architects like Michael Graves designing homes with this in mind #aginginplace | |
| GlennerCenters | A3: You might explain that the alternative may be moving to a place that's safer and more accessible. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | MT @YourTurnToCare: A2- As population ages, the value of homes will increase with smart modifications. #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | A3. Explore the option of a ramp in back entrance ? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @a_dignifiedlife That's right! #eldercarechat | |
| ResponseMine | @GlennerCenters Market the improvements to the ease of everyday living instead of specifically how it helps with caregivers #eldercarechat | |
| GlennerCenters | RT @Seniors4Living: MT @YourTurnToCare: A2- As population ages, the value of homes will increase with smart modifications. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @ResponseMine Can you tell us more? Who is Amy Copeland? #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | A2: Media coverage, blogs, about home modifications for non-#seniors would help. Surgery/injury can make mobility difficult #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @caregiving: Q3. You have a client who is homebound & won't consider a ramp because of how it looks. What do you do? #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | A3. The ramp we built for my grandmother was collapsible so we broke it down after use -- no worries about look of the yard! #eldercarechat | |
| EasierLiving | RT @Seniors4Living: MT @YourTurnToCare: A2- As population ages, the value of homes will increase with smart modifications. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @eCaring: A3. Explore the option of a ramp in back entrance? <-- Great idea! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @eCaring: A3. Explore the option of a ramp in back entrance ? #eldercarechat | |
| tstallone | @caregiving A3: See if the person would be willing yo have a lift installed & present it as s mini elevator. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @eCaring: The ramp we built for my GMA was collapsible so we broke it down after use -- no worries about look of the yard! #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | RT @caregiving Q3. You have a client who is homebound and won't consider a ramp because of how it looks. What do you do? #eldercarechat | |
| ResponseMine | @Seniors4Living Shes a young woman from Georgia that had her hands and feet amputated after acquiring a flesh eating bacteria #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | MT @eCaring: A3. The ramp we built for my grandmother was collapsible so we broke it down after use. <-- Great solution! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @tstallone: A3: See if the person would be willing yo have a lift installed & present it as s mini elevator. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @tstallone That's an excellent suggestion! #eldercarechat | |
| tstallone | @caregiving @ctffox Very good point! #eldercarechat | |
| YourTurnToCare | #eldercarechat Design (home mods) has to have utility but it should also be pleasing for folks to live in. | |
| Seniors4Living | @ResponseMine Oh wow. Thanks for responding; good to know. #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | @eCaring Great idea. #eldercarechat | |
| Lifesprk | RT @caregiving Q3. You have a client who is homebound and wont consider a ramp because of how it looks. What do you do? #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | @tstallone Lift is an excellent idea! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Q4. Which modifications can be useful in the kitchen? #eldercarechat | |
| ResponseMine | @Seniors4Living It was after a zipline collapsed into a river that had the bacteria in it which then got into her open wound #eldercarechat | |
| tstallone | @eCaring Awesome! #eldercarechat | |
| JackieHickeyRN | hello #eldercarechat Bayshore is joining for the first time
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| ctffox | @tstallone Thanks! #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | RT @caregiving: Q4. Which modifications can be useful in the kitchen? #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | A3. Add something to the design that client would like, flowerbeds or plants to offset look of ramp for front steps #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | @JackieHickeyRN Hi Jackie, welcome! #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @ResponseMine What a tragic and terrible thing! I'll have to read more about her... what a sad story. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @JackieHickeyRN Welcome! Glad to have you with us! #eldercarechat | |
| MetLaugh | Amen! "@Seniors4Living: A2: I think remember modifications can also help the caregiver, who may not be a senior, is helpful. #eldercarechat" | |
| ResponseMine | @caregiving Q4: Lowering the countertops & taking away cabinets under the sink for wheelchair access are great kitchen mods #eldercarechat | |
| CareZoneTeam | A4. Cabinet doorknobs easy to use. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @JackieHickeyRN Great! Thanks for joining us! We're just starting on question 4. #eldercarechat | |
| YourTurnToCare | #eldercarechat Great Suggestion @tstallone A3: See if the person would be willing yo have a lift installed & present it as s mini elevator. | |
| a_dignifiedlife | RT @caregiving Q4. Which modifications can be useful in the kitchen? #eldercarechat | |
| Lifesprk | RT @caregiving: Q4. Which modifications can be useful in the kitchen? #eldercarechat | |
| GlennerCenters | RT @CareZoneTeam: A4. Cabinet doorknobs easy to use. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | 4th QUESTION --> RT @caregiving: Q4. Which modifications can be useful in the kitchen? #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | Ooh love this tip! RT @a_dignifiedlife: A3. Add to design like, flowerbeds or plants to offset look of ramp for front steps #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @MetLaugh Thanks! Good to see you here today. :) #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | RT @ResponseMine Q4: Lowering countertops & taking away cabinets under the sink for wheelchair access are great kitchen mods #eldercarechat | |
| MarcaJourney | A4 For those with impaired vision, aroma can help identify the room (e.g. Lemon scents in kitchen) #eldercarechat | |
| GlennerCenters | RT @MarcaJourney: A4 For those with impaired vision, aroma can help identify the room (e.g. Lemon scents in kitchen) #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | I love the silverware that makes dining easy for arthritic hands. And, you can find plates which won't slip on the table. #eldercarechat | |
| CaregiverSN | Q4. Maximizing shelf space that is within arms reach, rather than cabinets that are about counter tops-- might be too high. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @ResponseMine: Lowering the countertops & taking away cabinets under the sink for wheelchair access are great kitchen mods #eldercarechat | |
| JackieHickeyRN | A4 #eldercarechat how about push open cabinets no handles? #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | Wow so useful RT @MarcaJourney: A4 For those w/ impaired vision, aroma can help identify room (e.g. Lemon scents in kitchen) #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | A4. Grabber/extender arms to reach items in cabinets. Wider doorways. Lower countertops. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | MT @caregiving: I love the silverware that makes dining easy for arthritic hands. And plates which won't slip on the table. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @a_dignifiedlife: Add to the design that client would like, flowerbeds or plants to offset look of ramp for front steps #eldercarechat | |
| GlennerCenters | RT @caregiving: I luv silverware that makes dining easy 4 arthritic hands. &, U cn find plates that wnt slip on the table. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @tstallone Sure thing! #eldercarechat | |
| CaregarooApp | A4. We removed the door and hinges in my parents place. This gave a few extra inches for better wheelchair access #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @ResponseMine I imagine so! Thanks for clueing me in. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @CaregiverSN: Maximizing shelf space that is within arms reach, rather than cabinets that are about counter tops #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @eCaring @MarcaJourney Awesome suggestion! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @MarcaJourney: A4 For those with impaired vision, aroma can help identify the room (e.g. Lemon scents in kitchen) #eldercarechat | |
| YourTurnToCare | #eldercarechat 1.Moving faucet from back of sink to side. 2. Pull out cabinets for easier access - again mods that work fore everyone | |
| ctffox | @caregiving A4: lever type faucet handles, touchless soap dispensers, rotating shelves, pull down shelves for easy access. #eldercarechat | |
| SeniorMoving | Q3:Important to ask deeper questions to be sure there's not more there, ie maybe she's embarassed of her condition #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @JackieHickeyRN That's a great one! #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | A4. Using plastic cups and plates which are shatter resistant and lighter weight #eldercarechat | |
| SynergyHomeCare | Are you attending the #eldercarechat? It's one of our favorites! | |
| CareZoneTeam | A4. Make sure that the water temperature is regulated to prevent scalding or burning. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | What great ideas! I'm going to have all of you to my house... :) #eldercarechat | |
| tstallone | @eCaring @caregiving Anything that can b made more accessible for level of ability. (Micro lower if in wheelchair) #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @ResponseMine Q4: Lowering countertops & taking away cabinets under the sink for wheelchair access are great kitchen mods #eldercarechat | |
| CaregiverSN | Q4 Appliances that beep when left on for too long #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | @ctffox Touchless soap dispenser! Great idea and oh so sanitary :) #eldercarechat | |
| ConnectedLiving | Better technology, i.e. ovens that can be monitored/shut off after certain time periods. Alarms for medication/eating times #eldercarechat | |
| HelloHomeCare | RT @caregiving: Q4. Which modifications can be useful in the kitchen? #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @SeniorMoving: A3: Ask deeper questions to be sure theres not more there-maybe shes embarassed of her condition #eldercarechat | |
| MarcaJourney | RT @CaregiverSN: Q4 Appliances that beep when left on for too long #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @CaregarooApp That's a great idea. Sometimes the fixes are so simple! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @CaregiverSN: Q4 Appliances that beep when left on for too long #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @eCaring So true-I wish I had thought about that when my son was young! ;-) #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @CareZoneTeam: A4. Make sure that the water temperature is regulated to prevent scalding or burning. #eldercarechat | |
| MetLaugh | @Seniors4Living #eldercarechat A4: Kitchen items moved to lower shelves. Use of non-breakables for cups, plates. | |
| eCaring | Another excellent home modification MT @CareZoneTeam: A4. Adjust water temperature to prevent scalding or burning. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @ConnectedLiving: Ovens that can be monitored/shut off after certain time periods. Alarms for medication/eating times #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @SeniorMoving That's a very good point. Sometimes, there's more to the story. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @SynergyHomeCare Wow! Thanks for this shout-out/recommendation! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Q5. Which modifications can be useful in the bedroom and bathroom? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @MetLaugh Great suggestions! #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @MetLaugh: A4: Kitchen items moved to lower shelves. Use of non-breakables for cups, plates. #eldercarechat | |
| MetLaugh | @Seniors4Living @caregiving #eldercarechat A4: Had to remove knobs from stove for severe dementia. | |
| YourTurnToCare | #eldercarechat Add color to help ID & direct to specif kitchen items/locations. Same for utencils and plates-Color helps food standout | |
| eCaring | RT @caregiving: Q5. Which modifications can be useful in the bedroom and bathroom? #eldercarechat | |
| AgingWisely | Joining in another great #eldercarechat a bit late. Look forward to catching up! | |
| JackieHickeyRN | @Reliableliving go on tweetchat if you can now enter #eldercarechat | |
| SynergyHomeCare | A5: Slip-resistant flooring/ decals on bathtub. #eldercarechat | |
| Rnmama1 | #eldercarechat we got the new tap thing that has a blue light for colds water and red for hot, works great for elder and kids. | |
| eCaring | MT @YourTurnToCare: Add color to help ID kitchen items/locations. Same for utencils and plates-Color helps food standout #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @AgingWisely Glad you're here, even if you're late! We're on question 5; I just RT-ed it. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @YourTurnToCare That's a fantastic suggestion! Love that. #eldercarechat | |
| SeniorMoving | @Seniors4Living Thank you. That's the Social Worker in me--there's usually more to resistance than what's being said #eldercarechat | |
| MetLaugh | @Seniors4Living #eldercarechat Bought our home to care for parents and invalid aunt. Now to sell it to pay for Mom's care. TuffTimes | |
| caregiving | @YourTurnToCare I love the suggestion of adding color. So simple and can create such a fun atmosphere. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @Rnmama1 I saw that on Pinterest. It sounds like such a cool appliance/accessory! #eldercarechat | |
| HelloHomeCare | Follow #eldercarechat for some useful tips on home modifications for seniors! | |
| caregiving | RT @Rnmama1: we got the new tap thing that has a blue light for colds water and red for hot, works great for elder and kids. #eldercarechat | |
| ConnectedLiving | RT @caregiving Q5. Which modifications can be useful in the bedroom and bathroom? #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @SynergyHomeCare: A5: Slip-resistant flooring/ decals on bathtub. #eldercarechat | |
| EasierLiving | Great caregiving tip! RT @CareZoneTeam Make sure that the water temperature is regulated to prevent scalding or burning. #eldercarechat | |
| ResponseMine | @caregiving A5: Railings on the wall for better stability are easy mods for better mobility in the bedroom & bathroom #eldercarechat | |
| Lifesprk | RT @SynergyHomeCare: A5: Slip-resistant flooring/ decals on bathtub. #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @caregiving A5: get rid of extension cords across walking paths (esp to bathroom)! A particular bugaboo of mine. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @HelloHomeCare Thanks for this recommendation! (Glad to have you here today too!) #eldercarechat | |
| JackieHickeyRN | A5@Reliableliving has a non-slip application they put in the bathtub works great my mom's had it for about years no problems #eldercarechat | |
| CareZoneTeam | A5. Light or power switches easy to turn on and off. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @ResponseMine: A5: Railings on the wall for better stability are easy mods for better mobility in the bedroom & bathroom #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @MetLaugh That's so hard! Do you think the features of the home will help it sell though? #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @ctffox: @caregiving A5: get rid of extension cords across walking paths (esp to bathroom)! A particular bugaboo of mine. #eldercarechat | |
| ConnectedLiving | Q5: LARGE Color Coded Labels on all medications, lotions, toiletries to avoid any confusion or mixups. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @CareZoneTeam: A5. Light or power switches easy to turn on and off. #eldercarechat | |
| CaregarooApp | A5 Non-skid strips installed on the floor for better grip. Also, transfer benches :) #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | RT @caregiving Q5. Which modifications can be useful in the bedroom and bathroom? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @SeniorMoving You're welcome. Haha! Good insight/perspective to have. You're right! #eldercarechat | |
| EasierLiving | RT @CaregiverSN: Q4 Appliances that beep when left on for too long #eldercarechat | |
| CareZoneTeam | A5. Have a telephone readily available for emergencies. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @ConnectedLiving: Q5: LARGE Color Coded Labels on all medications, lotions, toiletries to avoid any confusion or mixups. #eldercarechat | |
| EasyLivingFL | Glad to be joining in! RT @hellohomecare: Follow #eldercarechat for some useful tips on home modifications for seniors! | |
| Seniors4Living | @ctffox I like that you used the word "bugaboo"... #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @CareZoneTeam: A5. Have a telephone readily available for emergencies. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @MetLaugh Ah yes, that's a good one. For a sad reason though. Did it help? #eldercarechat | |
| CaregarooApp | RT @caregiving: @YourTurnToCare I love the suggestion of adding color. So simple and can create such a fun atmosphere. #eldercarechat | |
| MetLaugh | @Seniors4Living @caregiving #eldercarechat Wish I'd bought arthritic silverware weighted to help with ataxia. She hates wrist weight. | |
| a_dignifiedlife | RT @ConnectedLiving Q5: LARGE Color Coded Labels on all medications, lotions, toiletries to avoid any confusion or mixups. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @ConnectedLiving: Q5: LARGE Color Coded Labels on all medications, lotions, toiletries to avoid any confusion or mixups. #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @Seniors4Living I was hoping you didn't catch that-showing my age! ;-)) #eldercarechat | |
| SeniorMoving | Q5: Temporary modifications-toilet grab bars & seat raisers. Cost less & seniors feel less like the disability is permanent #eldercarechat | |
| JackieHickeyRN | @CareZoneTeam sensory lights that detect so no one has to turn on switches ? #eldercarechat | |
| ConnectedLiving | A5: Grips on floors. Pads on sharp corners/hazardous objects that could be dangerous after/during a fall #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @EasyLivingFL Hi! Glad you're here! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @Seniors4Living I got a kick out of that, too. I may drop that word in a conversation today. :) cc @ctffox #eldercarechat | |
| AgingWisely | A5: Getting up to bathrm at nt big fall hazard. Install better lighting, motion sensor lts etc. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @MetLaugh That's interesting -- wouldn't have thought of that but I see how it could be frustrating (wrist weight). #eldercarechat | |
| CareZoneTeam | @JackieHickeyRN That's even better! #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | RT @SynergyHomeCare: A5: Slip-resistant flooring/ decals on bathtub. #eldercarechat | |
| MarcaJourney | A5 For bathrooms/bedrooms, secure rugs or bathmats w/ carpet tacks or Velcro strips to reduce fall risk. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @ctffox @caregiving :) I vote for bringing that word back then! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @AgingWisely: A5: Getting up to bathrm at nt big fall hazard. Install better lighting, motion sensor lts etc. #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @caregiving @Seniors4Living okay, I deserve that dubious recognition... #eldercarechat | |
| ConnectedLiving | @AgingWisely Definitely! A motion sensor + automatic alert/emergency response trigger following falls #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @SeniorMoving Great suggestion -- and I love the idea behind it (of making the disability feel less permanent). #eldercarechat | |
| EasyLivingFL | Bathroom has lots of hazards-impt. to eval. After recent family surgery, we realized benefit of having mods done for all ages #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Q6. Which modifications can be useful in the living room (or family room)? #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | A5. What would chat members say is preferable for bedroom floor surface? Tile/wood or carpeting? #eldercarechat | |
| TheBowTieGuy | greetings everyone, better late than never...I will try to catch up with the chat #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @Seniors4Living @caregiving right on for all that old school lingo... #eldercarechat | |
| Lifesprk | RT @caregiving: Q6. Which modifications can be useful in the living room (or family room)? #eldercarechat | |
| SeniorMoving | Q5 Hand held showers & shower chairs #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @EasyLivingFL: After recent family surgery, we realized benefit of having mods done for all ages #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @eCaring Depends on gait-if someone shuffles, a non skid tile would be better. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @eCaring: A5. What would chat members say is preferable for bedroom floor surface? Tile/wood or carpeting? #eldercarechat | |
| JackieHickeyRN | RT @ConnectedLiving: @AgingWisely Definitely! A motion sensor + automatic alert/emergency response trigger following falls #eldercarechat | |
| AgingWisely | A5: Re floor covering, carpet less slip issues but tough for walkers etc., throw rugs-NO!!! #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @TheBowTieGuy Greetings! We're happy to see you, no matter what time. We're talking about mods for the bed/bathrooms. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @ctffox: @eCaring Depends on gait-if someone shuffles, a non skid tile would be better. #eldercarechat | |
| YourTurnToCare | #eldercarechat Installing a no step shower with hand rails and making sure soap shampoo etc. is very accessable #aginginplace #caregivers | |
| a_dignifiedlife | @ConnectedLiving So true! Color coded labels greatly reduce chance of mixing up meds & avoid dangerous effects of med mix up #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @TheBowTieGuy Actually, we've moved on to the living/family room. But share whatever you'd like! #eldercarechat | |
| AgingWisely | RT @ctffox: @eCaring Depends on gait-if someone shuffles, a non skid tile would be better. #eldercarechat | |
| JackieHickeyRN | Q6 every room should have sensor detection lighting #eldercarechat | |
| ConnectedLiving | A6: Sync an Internet-enabled computer with the TV — the larger screen is easier to see/use. Great for family Skype sessions #eldercarechat | |
| Goldina2 | Hello sorry I'm late, from @CareNovate. Great topic #eldercarechat | |
| ResponseMine | @caregiving A6: Less of a mod, more of an addition but lift recliners are extremely helpful for the living room #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @eCaring I think carpeting is harder to maneuver, both for the caregiver and caree. Smooth, solid floors are best. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @YourTurnToCare I like the idea that all supplies are accessible--saves steps and time. And, it's there when you need it. #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | @cttfox @agingwisely Great point regarding floor surfaces and gait. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @ctffox @ecaring But yes, I agree with Craig - a non-skid surface is helpful. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @ConnectedLiving: Sync an Internet-enabled computer with the TV — easier to see/use. Great for family Skype sessions #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @caregiving A6: do not have deep sofas with fluffy cushions in the living room. (another bugaboo of mine!) #eldercarechat | |
| Goldina2 | Definitely RT @caregiving: RT @ctffox: @eCaring Depends on gait-if someone shuffles, a non skid tile would be better. #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | @eCaring I would definitely say carpeting. Better traction when walking; less injury if you fall #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @ctffox @ecaring Think about pushing a wheelchair or walker on carpet versus a solid surface... #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @Seniors4Living: I think carpeting is harder to maneuver, both for the caregiver and caree. Smooth, solid floors are best. #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | RT @caregiving: Q6. Which modifications can be useful in the living room (or family room)? #eldercarechat | |
| YourTurnToCare | #eldercarechat Easy Living Room Modification-Remove clutter/excess furniture that limits walking area #aginginplace | |
| EasyLivingFL | Shower/seat is great or tub can be modified. Don't forget the call button. My gran got stuck in tub >24 hrs before having 1 #eldercarechat | |
| JackieHickeyRN | Q6 other thoughts for livingrm remove carpeting smooth walking surface no scatter rugs and solid footware #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @ctffox LOL! Love it! #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | RT @Seniors4Living: @ctffox @ecaring Think about pushing a wheelchair or walker on carpet versus a solid surface... #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | A5. Consider room selection. If youre live-in with caree try to be in room where you would be able to hear them if shouting #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @SeniorMoving Ah! So you learned from experience. Good point re: that it's less costly/doesn't detract from value too. #eldercarechat | |
| CareZoneTeam | A6. Verify that electrical outlets are properly grounded to prevent shocks. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @TheBowTieGuy Sure! #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @ctffox: @caregiving A6: do not have deep sofas with fluffy cushions in the living room. (another bugaboo of mine!) <-YES! #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @caregiving :-)) #eldercarechat | |
| TheBowTieGuy | RT @ecaring: @cttfox @AgingWisely Great point regarding floor surfaces and gait. #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | Very true this was an issue for us with plush carpet in Gma's room. RT @Seniors4Living: @ctffox @ecaring #eldercarechat | |
| Goldina2 | Lighting is also important for low vision acuity patients #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @eCaring: A5. Consider room selection. If youre live-in with caree try to be in room where you would be able to hear them #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @CareZoneTeam: A6. Verify that electrical outlets are properly grounded to prevent shocks. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @a_dignifiedlife @ecaring Interesting! I see your point, Barbara -- makes sense for walking, maybe not for wheelchairs? #eldercarechat | |
| SeniorMoving | @EasyLivingFL Yikes-poor gran. But how do we get them to agree to call buttons before they get stuck for 24 hours? #eldercarechat | |
| SynergyHomeCare | RT @CareZoneTeam: A6. Verify that electrical outlets are properly grounded to prevent shocks. #eldercarechat | |
| Lifesprk | Good point RT @Seniors4Living: carpeting is harder to maneuver both for the caregiver and caree. Smooth, solid floors r best. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Q7. Which modifications can be useful outside the house? #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | RT @ctffox @caregiving A6: do not have deep sofas with fluffy cushions in the living room. (another bugaboo of mine!) #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | RT @caregiving: Q7. Which modifications can be useful outside the house? #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @eCaring @Seniors4Living Plush carpet is definitely problematic-especially if gait is an issue. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | 7th QUESTION --> Q7. Which modifications can be useful outside the house? #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | A7. Level out walkways. If there are bumps & rises, consider repairing ASAP. These are trip-traps. #eldercarechat | |
| YourTurnToCare | #eldercarechat Living Room Another Place to Watch Out for Cords (electrical, phone etc.) #aginginplace | |
| caregiving | RT @SeniorMoving: But how do we get them to agree to call buttons before they get stuck for 24 hours? << Great question. #eldercarechat | |
| Goldina2 | Smooth, leveled partway, walkways RT @caregiving: Q7. Which modifications can be useful outside the house? #eldercarechat | |
| SeniorMoving | Can question 8 be for everyone to list their eldercare bugaboos? #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @eCaring: A7. Level out walkways. If there are bumps & rises, consider repairing ASAP. These are trip-traps. #eldercarechat | |
| ResponseMine | @SeniorMoving If the buttons werent so noticable and ugly it might be easier to convince them. Function is key but with style #eldercarechat | |
| TheBowTieGuy | secure railings if steps are in playRT @caregiving: Q7. Which modifications can be useful outside the house? #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | Yes-RT @eCaring: A7. Level out walkways. If there are bumps & rises, consider repairing ASAP. These are trip-traps. #eldercarechat | |
| CareZoneTeam | A7. Having doors wide enough to accommodate a walker or wheelchair. #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | Made my day. RT @SeniorMoving: Can question 8 be for everyone to list their eldercare bugaboos? #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @SeniorMoving: Can question 8 be for everyone to list their eldercare bugaboos? << Maybe that's an entire chat! :) #eldercarechat | |
| HelloHomeCare | RT @Seniors4Living: 7th QUESTION --> Q7. Which modifications can be useful outside the house? #eldercarechat | |
| JackieHickeyRN | Q7 stairlifts or removeable ramps back door enterance create walkways through grass #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @SeniorMoving Warning-my list is long & cannot be completed in 140 characters... #eldercarechat | |
| CaregarooApp | A6 Taping down rugs! Very important to help prevent risk of tripping #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @SeniorMoving That's a great idea! I love that we're all using that word now. @ctffox, look what you started! #eldercarechat | |
| SynergyHomeCare | A7: Light, light, light! Good outside lights can prevent falls and alert to safety hazards at night. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | A7. Make modifications for gardening, like raised beds and tools for arthritic hands. #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @caregiving Mark edge of steps with brightly colored tape for easier visualization. #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | @Seniors4Living @ecaring I see the solid floor point, too. Wall to wall carpeting helps w/neurologically impaired/gait issues #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @SeniorMoving That could probably be an entire hour-long chat topic, really! Hmm...noting for future... #eldercarechat | |
| EasierLiving | RT @AgingWisely Getting up to bathroom at night is a big fall hazard. Install better lighting, motion sensor lights etc. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @eCaring: A7. Level out walkways. If there are bumps & rises, consider repairing ASAP. These are trip-traps. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @ctffox: Mark edge of steps with brightly colored tape for easier visualization. #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @Seniors4Living @SeniorMoving Can I get licensing rights on that word? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @a_dignifiedlife That makes sense. Different textures work better for different conditions, I suppose! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Q8. If you could invent a modification, what would it be? #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | Great ideas RT @caregiving A7. Make modifications for gardening, like raised beds and tools for arthritic hands. #eldercarechat | |
| YourTurnToCare | #eldercarechat Create Garden/Yard walkways to enjoy space by foot or wheelchair- Outdoors can be so therapuetic #aginginplace | |
| ctffox | RT @caregiving: A7. Make modifications for gardening, like raised beds and tools for arthritic hands. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @ctffox Too funny! #eldercarechat | |
| ConnectedLiving | A7: Elevated Gardens are simple to tend to and provide a sense of purpose to the individual. And they're pretty! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @ResponseMine Yes, especially because of all the beauty a garden creates. A wonderful feeling of accomplishment. :) #eldercarechat | |
| JackieHickeyRN | RT @ResponseMine: @caregiving great idea! The easier gardening will help keep them motivated to do the thing they love. #eldercarechat | |
| Goldina2 | RT @Goldina2: Smooth, leveled partway, walkways RT @caregiving: Q7. Which modifications can be useful outside the house? #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | A7. Take down the garden gnome & remove unnecessary yard decorations. Make sure hose is tied up properly to prevent falls #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @caregiving: RT @ctffox: Mark edge of steps with brightly colored tape for easier visualization. #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | Great idea!! RT @ConnectedLiving: A7: Elevated Gardens are simple to tend to & provide a sense of purpose to the individual. #eldercarechat | |
| CareZoneTeam | A7. Having Non-skid tape (or other material) at the rim of the steps. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @YourTurnToCare: Create Garden/Yard walkways to enjoy space by foot/wheelchair- Outdoors can be so therapeutic. #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | RT @caregiving: Q8. If you could invent a modification, what would it be? #eldercarechat | |
| EasierLiving | RT @YourTurnToCare: #eldercarechat Installing a no step shower with hand rails and making sure soap shampoo etc. is very accessable #ag ... | |
| YourTurnToCare | Love it! RT A7: Elevated Gardens are simple to tend to and provide a sense of purpose to the individual. And they're pretty! #eldercarechat | |
| familyeldercare | Great #eldercarechat happening NOW on designing/modifying homes to age in place safely. | |
| EasyLivingFL | A7: (Esp for those in warm climates) pools can be hazardous to both kids & elders. Pool safety fence, cover, locks. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @eCaring I love it! Take down the garden gnome...good advice regardless of the trip hazard, if you ask me! ;) #eldercarechat | |
| SeniorMoving | RT @eCaring: A7. Take down the garden gnome & remove unnecessary decorations. Make sure hose is tied up properly<<Love it!! #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | 8th QUESTION --> RT @caregiving: Q8. If you could invent a modification, what would it be? #eldercarechat | |
| SynergyHomeCare | @caregiving @SeniorMoving Some care comps have free systems. Without cost, you can say "I would feel better if you had this". #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | A8. A home care ADL & activities tracking system to give you insight to individuals health at home! Oh wait.. :) #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @eCaring Nice plug! ;) #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | @ConnectedLiving My grandfather LOVED planting his basil and daffodils in small box garden. Soothing & gives purpose. #eldercarechat | |
| AgingWisely | A7: Not a mod, but hiring help for things like roof issues, gutter cleaning. Have seen serious injuries from ladder falls. #eldercarechat | |
| JackieHickeyRN | @eCaring do you have an app for that? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | MT @EasyLivingFL: A7: (Esp in warm climates) pools can be hazardous to both kids & elders. Pool safety fence, cover, locks. #eldercarechat | |
| SeniorMoving | 2nd that!: @Seniors4Living: @eCaring Take down the garden gnome...good advice regardless of the trip hazard, if you ask me! #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @EasyLivingFL GREAT reminder/suggestion! #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @familyeldercare Thanks for this recommendation! #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | <--SynergyHomeCare @caregiving @SeniorMoving Some care comps have free systems. "I would feel better if you had this". #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | RT @YourTurnToCare: #eldercarechat Create Garden/Yard walkways to enjoy space by foot or wheelchair- Outdoors can be so therapuetic #agi ... | |
| Seniors4Living | @AgingWisely Excellent one! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @AgingWisely: A7: Hiring help for things like roof issues, gutter cleaning. Have seen serious injuries from ladder falls. #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | @JackieHickeyRN Yes, happy to talk after chat! #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | Haha RT @SeniorMoving @Seniors4Living: @eCaring Take down the garden gnome...good advice regardless of the trip hazard! #eldercarechat | |
| JackieHickeyRN | A8 hire some help good idea as we age we can't do it all! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Last question: Q9. Which modifications help an individual with Alzheimer's? #eldercarechat | |
| Lifesprk | Great insight everyone! #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | Always impt to have a go-to handy person! RT @AgingWisely: A7: help for things like roof issues, gutter cleaning. #eldercarechat | |
| ConnectedLiving | A8: Online Connectivity! With the right technology, caregivers can remotely monitor the whole house for signs of trouble #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | RT @caregiving: Last question: Q9. Which modifications help an individual with Alzheimers? #eldercarechat | |
| YourTurnToCare | #eldercarechat Modifications should move from the home into the community. Wider sidewalks, benches on every block, Longer Crossing lights | |
| SeniorMoving | @eCaring @caregiving I like that. Thanks. :) #eldercarechat | |
| JackieHickeyRN | @caregiving Q9 a companion can help develop a relationship with the same caregiver...consistency #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | RT @ConnectedLiving: Online Connectivity! With right technology, caregivers can remotely monitor home for signs of trouble #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @ConnectedLiving: Online Connectivity! With right technology, caregivers can remotely monitor house for signs of trouble #eldercarechat | |
| EasyLivingFL | A9: All of the above, plus solutions re wandering (locks, GPS, doorway distraction), reminder systems, med mgmt. #eldercarechat | |
| TheGraysMatter | All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware - Martin Buber #aarp #baby boomers #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @YourTurnToCare I totally agree! #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | @AgingWisely Yes. No matter the age, roof & gutter work can be dangerous. But especially dangerous for elders #eldercarechat | |
| ConnectedLiving | RT @YourTurnToCare Modifications move from home to community. Wider sidewalks, benches on every block, longer light cycles #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @caregiving: LAST QUESTION: Q9. Which modifications help an individual with Alzheimer's? #eldercarechat | |
| Goldina2 | RT @TheGraysMatter: All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware - Martin Buber #aarp #baby boomers #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @YourTurnToCare: Great ideas! Love the longer crosswalk time. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @eCaring Yes! A go-to handy person is great to have. In our neighborhood, that happens to be my husband. ;) #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | RT @caregiving Last question: Q9. Which modifications help an individual with Alzheimer's? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @JackieHickeyRN Great point -- we can't do it all! #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @caregiving A9: store meds, sharp items (scissors, knives) in locked drawers. #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | How wonderful! What an asset to your community. RT @Seniors4Living: @eCaring In our neighborhood, happens to be my husband.;) #eldercarechat | |
| ResponseMine | @caregiving Q9: Old photos throughout the home help to give a sense of familiarity, since long term memory is less affected #eldercarechat | |
| SeniorMoving | Q9 Nostalgic decor. Surroundings should be comfortable and reflect what they remember. Old pictures, memorabilia, etc. #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | Great reccomendations for #Alz Caregivers --> RT @ctffox: store meds, sharp items (scissors, knives) in locked drawers. #eldercarechat | |
| YourTurnToCare | #eldercarechat Home Mods that assist #aginginplace for Alzheimer's patients. Adding Heavy Curtains & Lights to prevent anxiety at sunset. | |
| Goldina2 | Can help with med mgmt@EasyLivingFL: A9: Aolutandering (locks, GPS, doorway distraction), reminder systems, med mgmt. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @ResponseMine: Old photos throughout the home help to give a sense of familiarity, since long term memory is less affected #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | RT @SeniorMoving: Surroundings should be comfortable and reflect what they remember. Old pictures, memorabilia, etc. #eldercarechat | |
| CaregarooApp | @SeniorMoving Love it! #eldercarechat | |
| ConnectedLiving | @Seniors4Living @caregiving Providing a caring & honest Caregiver is the first step in helping an individual with Alzheimers #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @SeniorMoving: Q9 Nostalgic decor. Surroundings should be comfortable and reflect what they remember. #eldercarechat | |
| SeniorMoving | @Seniors4Living @ecaring You'll have to rent him out! lol #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @ctffox: A9: store meds, sharp items (scissors, knives) in locked drawers. #eldercarechat | |
| a_dignifiedlife | A9. If #Alzheimer's is advanced, some wander guard type of tech; Safety gates to keep out of dangerous areas, kitchen & bath #eldercarechat | |
| eCaring | A9. Pets can help provide solace & comfort to Alz patients but can also pose fall hazard #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Feel free to share links to your resources and articles. :) #eldercarechat | |
| Goldina2 | Love this .Old photos throughout the home help to give a sense of familiarity, since long term memory is less affected #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | RT @eCaring: RT @SeniorMoving: Surroundings should be comfortable & reflect what they remember. Old pics, memorabilia, etc. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @SeniorMoving Haha! Sometimes I do wish he would charge a small fee... #eldercarechat |
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