Protect yourself and your loved ones
Protect yourself and your loved ones
Caring for Mom and Dad day-to-day
When I began taking care of my parents in 2010, I was faced with issues that I never realized would require day-to-day products and devices. I needed resources but where to look was a constant time-consuming battle.
By 2014, my dad became immobile and unable to communicate clearly. He was six feet, 3 inches at 200 pounds. He was in a wheelchair during the day and it was mostly easy to communicate with him and get the desired response. I could give him instructions on moving himself to help me reposition him when needed. He was very strong in his upper body and, for the most part, in his legs. He just couldn’t stand or walk.
My mom was capable of caring for her personal needs but unable to live alone. She could walk but her feet were numb and her ankles tended to swell. She also had familial tremors so eating, writing, and using her iPad were a challenge. Overall her strength was dwindling but she never became immobile.
Everything on the list below became an issue at some point. Some were taken care of by the memory care unit Dad lived in the last few months of his life. But even there, we found the need to provide some help. We were able to order an extra-long bed for him through Aid & Attendance. We donated the bed to the Veterans’ Home.
● sleeping aids, specialty bedding, monitors
● dietary supplements, depression and anxiety, aromatherapy,
● durable goods for the elderly such as beds, hammocks, chairs, lifts, transport and transfer aids, mobility,
● kitchen appliances, diet and nutrition, dishware/flatware/drinking cups
● bathroom safety equipment, skincare, personal hygiene/incontinence
● foot health and care,
● dental plans and appliances, hearing aids
● arthritis supplies and equipment,
● home security, emergency alerts
● housing resources and placement,
● travel plans, travel aids.
I intend to develop an online store to provide resources for hard-to-find items as well as everyday needs.
I will provide one or two-click links directly to the vendor and hopefully some purchasing power.
*Some of the links may be to affiliate programs. If you buy, I earn money at absolutely no additional cost to you.
