Medication Management

Mixing the wrong medications can be very serious.  Keep a record of all the medications you use, whether they are prescribed, over the counter, herbal supplements, vitamins, etc, and share with your doctor or healthcare professional. Check out the Food and Drug Administration’s site for Medicines in My Home, to learn more about what you [...]

Talk to your doctor about depression

Feeling isolated can lead to depression.  But depression doesn’t have to be a part of aging.  If you or your loved one seems depressed, have them talk to their doctor.  To learn more about depression and services offered in your area, Click here

Bathroom safety

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Two weeks ago, we talked about how using color contrast can help in the kitchen with cooking.  Color contrast helps all over the home.  For safety reasons, the bathroom is a very important place to apply color contrast tips for individuals with low vision.  A person with low vision can have a very [...]

Be safe and smart when cooking

Little things we do can help to keep us safe.  Don’t wear loose fitting clothes, such as a robe, when cooking on the stovetop.  Loose clothing can easily catch fire, resulting in serious injury.  So, be smart and safe and change out of your robe or other loose clothing before you do your cooking.

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