CJ & Associates Care Consulting

  The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home. Cooking and eating food is not only a necessity, but for many, an enjoyable pastime. The kitchen is also one of the most dangerous areas of the home when it comes to accidents and injuries. Fires, burns, choking, and foodborne illnesses are just some of the potential hazards for seniors in the kitchen. There are many ways that adult children can help older parents or loved ones to stay safe in the kitchen read more here...

Reading is one of the most accessible forms of entertainment, especially for seniors who often have more time and ability to spend reading books. It can transport you to other times, places, people, and ideas from the comfort of your own home. Unfortunately, vision loss is a very common problem for the elderly population, with as many as one in three people aged 65 and older having a disease which impairs their sight. Even without specific vision loss, many typical books and printed materials use a relatively small font which can put a strain on older eyes and cause discomfort. Decreased vision does not mean that reading has to be more difficult. There are many accommodations, adaptations, and technologies to make reading easier on aging eyes read more here...