Understanding the Different Levels of Care: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes
Caring for an aging parent is a profound responsibility, one that often comes with difficult decisions. As our loved ones…
It was my cat’s vet who recently reminded me of food safety! Cats, like us, can have issues from contaminated food due to all the same food safety rules being broken as what people need to follow. Even when we think we are leaving snacks out for our favorite pets, the same rules for perishables apply.
What’s the exception? Water; drink it cold, tepid, or hot. Keep it in clean containers that you empty often. Dehydration along with food poisoning is common among older adults and can be life threatening.
Protect yourself and those you care for!
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