WMHK Senior Resource Page
Brought to you in part by our Impact Partner, Daybreak Adult Care Services, Inc.
Phone:
803-356-4451
Address:
123A Library Hill Lane, Lexington SC 29072
Daybreak Website, Click Here!
Baptist Health Fair
May 14th from 10:00am - 2:00pm
In the Breast Center Auditorium on Sumter Street
Do you ever have questions about Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Disease or how to care for your aging parent? WMHK and Daybreak Adult Care have teamed up to bring you the Senior Resource Page to help you learn what to do when that time comes.
Senior Resource Links
Alzheimer¹s Association
Alzheimer¹s Disease Education and Referral Center
Aging Help
American Parkinson Disease Association
Better Vision Institute
Elder law attorneys
Meals on Wheels
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Elder Care Tips
Tip #1
If an aging parent begins to eat poorly or skip meals, it may mean she has become insecure about going out alone and doesn't shop for food as often as she should, or she may be too tired to fix dinner. The resulting poor nutrition leads to further loss of energy and physical problems.
Tip #2
If you have an aging parent still living at home you might consider the following to make their home a safer place to live:
Add handrails and guard rails
Get an emergency response system for their home
Add adequate lighting
Remove scatter rugs and minimize clutter
Add bathroom grab bars
Tip #3
Your parent may no longer be able to live alone if they display some of the following:
Trouble grocery shopping
Difficulty cooking, eating, or using appliances safely
Less frequent or poor house cleaning
Difficulty bathing
Poor mobility
Needs help dressing
Cannot drive car or use public transportation safely
Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
Neglected appearance
Lethargy or apathy
Any other drastic change in routine
