Episode 28: How To Keep Mom Safe At Home, On A Budget

11/08/21 • 18 min

Falls in the home are a great concern to many adult children who have aging parents who are still living in their own homes. Many adult children have limited incomes, and are even struggling to make ends meet during this pandemic.
Many parents are still home alone, even though their children are at work and they worry about their parent's safety. They do not want them to fall.
Having therapists in the home to provide training and recommendations on low cost options for decreasing fall risks and tripping hazards is very valuable.
This episode provides options for improving safety in the home, allowing parents to remain in their home safely, for a longer period of time.
If you need help devising a plan that will help make your caregiving role easier, Finding A Foothold can help.
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Episode 27: Can I Care For Dad Who Has Had a Leg Amputation?

Amputation of a leg is a hard thing to endurance, and it can usually mean use of a wheelchair for the individual, which means a big lifestyle change for them and the caregiver.
Accessibility into the home, into bedroom, into bathroom and kitchen area should all be prioritized based on what you desire to see happen. Start with easy access into the home then look at those changes that will result in your loved one being more independent and those that will reduce your workload. It doesn’t always have to be huge expensive changes.
This podcast episode addresses a concern from a listen who called into the podcast with concerns about her dad who is soon discharging from the hospital after a leg amputation.

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Episode 29: Easy Ways To Decrease Fall Risks In The Home

Falls happen more often than you think. Some result in minor injuries and some with very serious ones. They can happen to anyone. Falls occur inside and outside the home.
On this episode, meet "Ms. Sarah." “Ms. Sarah” was going out to the mailbox, like she has done almost daily, for nearly 50 years at her current home. This time she made the wrong step and down she went —into the ditch.
Hear about the injury that resulted, and the changes made in her environment to decrease her fall risks. Learn ways to reduce fall risks around the home. Learn ways of safely aging in place and keeping your loved ones safe.
If you need help devising a plan that will help make your caregiving role easier, Finding A Foothold can help.
Finding A Foothold can help.
Reach out for help and support.
Visit FindingAFoothold.com to see how.
Like us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/FindingAFoothold/