2nd Family - Main Line

Emergencies happen....especially when it comes to seniors...

STEP 3️⃣: Organize Essential Documents & Information
📑 Copy their ID, insurance cards, Medicare/Medicaid cards, and medical records.
📑 Gather legal papers like wills, advance directives, and power of attorney.
📑 Keep physical copies in a waterproof bag and save digital copies on a secure phone or cloud drive.

Medical emergencies, weather-related emergencies, public health, security...planning ahead is always a best practice.💯

Between school drop-offs, work meetings, dinner prep......wondering if Mom's caregiver arrived?

Check The Family Portal App!

Everything you need to know...at your fingertips📲

A major stressor for every family caregiver...a fall.

Is it your biggest worry?

When dementia becomes part of daily life, things can feel less predictable.

The right support brings some calm back, with the day starting to follow a pattern again.

How we approach dementia care:

💜 Exceptional dementia care services delivered with empathy, professionalism, & transparency
💜 Our Owner & Director of Nursing, Emily Glowacki, is a Certified Dementia Clinician (CDCn) with specialized training and a wealth of knowledge that assist our caregivers and client families
💜 Our caregivers have completed specialized dementia care training
💜 We provide mentally-enriching activities & exercises on a routine basis
💜 Our caregivers provide care in a gentle, reassuring manner that keeps the person and others in the vicinity safe.

www.2ndfamily.com/location/pa/main-line/dementia-care/

Continuing with our tips

STEP 2️⃣: Organize Medical & Health Information
⚕️ Keep a written list of all medications, dosages, medical conditions, allergies
⚕️ Pack spare assistive devices, such as a cane, walker, hearing aid batteries, or extra eyeglasses.
⚕️ Store extra batteries, chargers, or a backup power generator for medical devices

Emergencies can be stressful. Being prepared can help caregivers & families avoid some of it.

Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia accounting for 60-80% of all cases.

Alzheimer's & dementia is NOT a normal part of aging. There is something we can do💜

Research shows that by responding to 14 modifiable risk factors, up to 45% of dementia cases could be delayed or even prevented. Know the risks & take action!

Preventing the first fall is so important...and the bathroom is a top spot in the home for falls...

🚿 Make sure there's ample & easy lighting in the bathroom
🚿 Install grab bars / safety rails to reduce fall risk
🚿 Toss throw rugs and use non-slip mats instead
🚿 Add a shower chair to the bath
🚿 Consider a walk-in shower option

Prioritizing respect for those in our care looks like...

💚 Protecting their privacy...
💚 Honoring the rules of their home...
💚 Asking permission...
💚 Offering choices...
💚 Being courteous...
💚 Listening patiently...
💚 Demonstrating genuine interest...and so much more.

It's what we call our magic formula 💫

Compassionate in-home care for your loved one.

📞 610-719-3223
🌐 www.2ndfamilymainline.com

September is

Caring for seniors, it's important to always be prepared for emergencies...

Whether it's a fall in the home or a weather related power outage, it's best to be prepared, well in advance.

STEP 1️⃣: Create an emergency contact list
🤝 Identify people who can help in case of emergency, ideally someone in close proximity
🤝 Make sure they have a spare key and/or access to the home
🤝 Post the list in a prominent place in the home, refrigerator or by a door
🤝 Give all family members a copy of the list

Safety is everything when it comes to seniors...We'll be sharing more tips throughout the month