Wearing Face Masks: Important Do’s and Don’ts
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts Wearing Face Masks: Important Do’s and Don’ts May 12, 2020|Coronavirus, COVID-19, Home Safety for Seniors, Practical Tips Tips for Proper Mask Wearing A properly worn face covering protects yourself and others from coronavirus. But many people have questions about what the proper methods are when it comes to […]
COVID-19 VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES AT HOME FOR SENIORS AND FAMILIES
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts COVID-19 VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES AT HOME FOR SENIORS AND FAMILIES June 4, 2020 | Activities for Older Adults, Coronavirus, COVID-19 Stay safe and entertained at home with unique free virtual experiences With outside-the-house activities temporarily closed, seniors and families alike are looking for safe ways to have fun at […]
15 IDEAS TO CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY SAFELY DURING COVID-19
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts 15 IDEAS TO CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY SAFELY DURING COVID-19 June 8, 2020 | Activities for Older Adults, Coronavirus, COVID-19 Happy Father’s Day Adapt Father’s Day traditions to celebrate safely We’ve all been adapting and finding creative ways to spend quality time together while staying safe during the coronavirus […]
8 WAYS TO PREVENT ALZHEIMER’S WANDERING
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts 8 WAYS TO PREVENT ALZHEIMER’S WANDERING June 23, 2020 | Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alzheimer’s wandering is dangerous Getting lost or accidentally wandering away is a serious issue for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia and a major worry for caregivers. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6 out of 10 people with dementia will wander. It […]
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Sharp Home Care Blog February 7, 2024 | Activities for Older Adults 5 WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS THAT WARM THE HEART Finding senior-friendly activities is especially challenging when the weather has been cold and harsh for months. We love these winter activities for seniors from Vive Health – they’re sure to add warmth and […]
How To Respond To 4 Common Dementia Accusations
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts How To Respond To 4 Common Dementia Accusations June 23, 2020 | Alzheimer’s & Dementia, Practical Tips Stealing Money and Things, Poisoning, and Being Held Prisoner What to say when you’re being falsely accused People with Alzheimer’s or dementia commonly accuse those close to them of theft, mistreatment, or other terrible things. […]
Coronavirus and the future of elder care
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts Coronavirus and the future of elder care July 8, 2020 | Aging In Place, Coronavirus, COVID-19, In Home Care Coronavirus is a wake up call for how pathetic elder care is in the United States, and the future care of our senior loved ones must change. Studies show […]
RECOGNIZING SIGNS THAT AN OLDER ADULT NEEDS HELP
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts RECOGNIZING SIGNS THAT AN OLDER ADULT NEEDS HELP July 28, 2020 | Aging In Place, In Home Care, Non-medical senior home care Don’t wait for a crisis to find out . . . . . . whether the older adult in your life is safe, happy, and healthy at […]
GRANDMA DOESN’T FEEL SAFE IN THE NURSING HOME ANYMORE
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts GRANDMA DOESN’T FEEL SAFE IN THE NURSING HOME ANYMORE August 6, 2020 | Aging In Place, Coronavirus, COVID-19, In Home Care, IoT, Remote Patient Monitoring, Telemedicine, Wearable Medical Devices Innovations in remote monitoring give hope for improving in-home senior care by Arnol Rios (see full credit below) The […]
2021 MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT: REDUCE COSTS, IMPROVE COVERAGE
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts 2021 MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT: REDUCE COSTS, IMPROVE COVERAGE October 9, 2020 Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct 15 to Dec 7 For 2021 healthcare coverage, Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7, 2020. During Medicare Open Enrollment, seniors can: Switch from Original Medicare to a […]