Helping the Elderly with Computers
Through experience, I have found that the best way to have the elderly or special needs people learn a computer is to start them on playing Solitaire. They are then able to get use to the movements of the mouse and the drop down menu functions.
This is a guide about caring for an aging parent. Many people are lucky enough to get the chance to care for their aging parents. Being able to give back to those who once cared for us can be a great honor. But, with that honor can come many difficulties.
Program ICE Numbers in Parent's Phones
By now you may all know about programming "ICE" in your cell phones, but have you also done something similar for your elderly parents?
Activities for an Alzheimer's Patient
I work as an activities assistant in a nursing home. Some of my patients have Alzheimer's/dementia. I have trouble finding craft/activities for them. Coloring gets very boring and I know they want to do more.
Helping a Parent After Brain Surgery Damaged Memory and Vision
My mother has brain cancer and the doctors removed the first tumor which damaged her short term memory, eyesight, and her brain does not acknowledge the right side of her body. She used to make doilies, but gets confused. How can I help her? She gets tired quickly.
Fidget Apron for Simple Mobile Activity
I am looking for pattern for a fidget apron.
Anyone out there taking care of an elderly parent? My mom lives an hour away from me. I spend 4-5 days a week staying at her home taking care of her, the house, the yard, etc. She is 87 and in poor health.
Helping Parent With Her Finances Without a Power of Attorney
Two of three sisters were given power of attorney for their mother. Now the mother wants to see documentation of her money, bills, and bank statements presented in a simple way so she can understand what she has left and how it is being saved and managed.
Bleeding Sores from Incontinence
My mom has Alzheimer's and is incontinent. She gets bleeding sores on her cheek area. She wears a Depend pull up and a Poise pad. I change and clean her about every 4 hours. However, I can't win, as soon as one sore heals another breaks out.
Make Your Own Medicinal Chafing Powder
Diaper creams are expensive and hard to apply and talcum powder is not advisable due to problems with breathing it. Make your own medicinal powder with cornstarch and zinc oxide powder.
Protecting a Mattress from Adult Incontinence
My elderly father occasionally has an "accident" during the night. I have placed a quilted waterproof pad on top of the bottom sheet. If the bed is accidentally soiled during the night, all he does is toss the pad.
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