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If you are caring for elderly parents, we’ve got you covered !
Recent Posts
Why Do The Elderly Not Want To Bathe ?
As your parents get older, you may be finding that they aren't seeming to bathe very often, or...
36 Caregiver Tips: How To Make Bathing Easier For The Elderly ?
With elderly parents, in terms of safety, the bathroom is the room of most concern due to all the...
54 Bathroom Safety Tips For Seniors – A Helpful Guide
Living with my mom, as I do, I am constantly checking for things which might cause her to fall,...
Are There Any Free Medical Alert Systems For Seniors ? How To Get One ?
Without doubt, the greatest fear my Mom has, is that of falling, and being unable to get help, as...
What Does Telecare Mean ? What Does Telecare Do ?
While researching different methods of activity monitoring for my mom, I kept coming across the...
Do Medical Alert Systems Work Outside The Home ?
If you, like me, have been looking to find some kind of medical alert system for your elderly...
Do Medical Alert Systems Require A Landline ?
Since starting this blog, I have been talking to a lot of people about medical alert systems, and...
What Is A Fall Detector ? And how to choose one ?
If you have been looking to purchase a Medical Alert System, you may have noticed that a lot of...
What Are Medical Alert Systems ?
Now that my mother has turned a sprightly 90 yrs old, and is still trying to get into trouble, I...
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Welcome ! I’m Gareth. This site is where I share all the stuff I have learned, as my elderly parents’ caregiver, of over 10 years. I hope it will be of use to you and your parents, and that you find what you are looking for !
