For a caregiver, it’s not just about taking care of those with Alzheimer’s. It’s also taking care of everything else in the caregivers’ life. Mary Kay Adams sits in a Burger King just outside of Bridgewater at 10:30 on an early spring morning. It’s Wednesday but feels like Monday. She’s got her hands wrapped around […]
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If you’ve never heard of Rebuilding Together, you may be in for a treat. This organization has been able to help countless individuals and families improve the safety of their homes by providing remodeling services and installing safety equipment like wheelchair ramps, grab bars, and smoke/CO2 detectors. To see more of what they offer and
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Family caregivers are having to adjust many aspects of their lives around caring for a loved one. From work hours, personal finances, and even living situations, the impact can be huge and stressful. But, a common unseen impact is not on the caree, but the caregiver’s health. Long hours, added stressors, and physical demands all
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The wheelchair to commode transfer can be tricky and following these simple steps can make it a lot easier, especially if the caregiver has to do the majority of the work. In this article, we’ll look at how the person needs to be best positioned so that the transfer will be as smooth and easy
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