by khanslits | Jun 14, 2017 | Senior Helpers
You or your loved one are hospitalized. You’ve provided a battery of information to the admitting nurse, the first of several nurses you will have over three working shifts. Each has his/her assigned duties. You watch them come and go and take vitals and check... 
by khanslits | Oct 19, 2015 | Senior Helpers
Nobody needs a scale, measuring cups or other tools that get in the way when you are trying to get a handle on food portion control. Besides, who wants to drag measuring cups out of the cupboard, and how do you take them with you to a restaurant? Frankly, using these... by khanslits | Jul 14, 2014 | Senior Helpers
If someone is hurting you, neglecting you, taking advantage of you, or making you feel bad about yourself, then you could be one of the nearly 2 million older adults who are victims of elder abuse. At least 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 has experienced some... by khanslits | Apr 8, 2013 | Senior Helpers
For most of us independence and privacy is an important condition for a comfortable life. So it’s natural for seniors to struggle with knowing when to get help. It’s also difficult to accept that you need help. After all, you’ve been independent for... 
by khanslits | Apr 8, 2013 | Senior Helpers
I think your whole life shows in your face and you should be proud of that. ~Lauren Bacall Most of us don’t think much about aging. Well that’s not true. The truth is that thinking about aging consumes many of us, yet we try to think about aging less than... by khanslits | Apr 7, 2013 | Senior Helpers
By Prue Salasky | 247-4784 7:25 PM EST, February 27, 2009 Reprinted here with permission from the Daily Press. Karl Hoffman, a driver rehabilitation specialist, gives instructions to his client, Glenda Horrell, during a driving assessment in Newport News....