Tag Archives: Home Care

1. National Drug Take Back Campaign Maine Locations including Maine Medical Center

     A nationwide effort to collect unused and unwanted medications for safe disposal takes place Sat. April 28. Both prescription and over-the-counter medications will be collected across the state with no questions asked and no requests for … Continue

2. Senior Blood Pressure: free check available

   CHANS Home Health Care is pleased to offer free community-based blood pressure clinics. The clinics will be held at the following times and locations: • Monday, April 9 11am-12noon Westrum House, 22 Union Street, Topsham • Tuesday, … Continue

3. How Can I Help my Mom Long-Distance?

   Q: My mom is 82 years old, and was in great shape, traveling internationally and remaining very active. About a month ago, she returned from a big trip, got a flu-type illness within a day or two, … Continue

4. The Dreaded Dead-of-Night Phone Call: Preparing Yourself and Your Parents for a Medical Emergency

   Answering the Call: Emergency Help for Seniors The midnight phone call. It’s something we all dread, first when we have teenagers, then when the kids go off to college and lives of their own, and finally when … Continue

5. Maine Seniors in Danger: The Smallest Room in the House May Be the Most Dangerous for Seniors

   We all want the best for the senior loved ones in our lives. For many seniors, living independent lives at home is their main desire. Seniors are able to do so provided they are physically and mentally … Continue

6. Diabetic Foot Care: footcare for diabetics is critical

   Diabetes (high glucose levels in your blood) can eventually damage nerves, kidneys, eyes and blood vessels, and decrease your ability to fight infection. Often, nerve and blood vessel damage in the feet can lead to serious problems … Continue

7. Home Care for Seniors: Senior Care is a Family Issue

   It takes a family working together to choose the most appropriate option for a loved one’s senior care—and to provide a loved one the best care possible. Why? For starters, seniors are at a vulnerable stage of … Continue