Golden Years care Giver and Handyman Services

11/10/2023

We’re at the Veterans Day Ceremony and Outreach event in South Paris this morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon!

11/09/2023

Is everyone ready for the first flakes tomorrow! ❄😁🥶

11/08/2023

Kitchen
Seniors are particularly susceptible to kitchen-related falls from items being out of reach. More than 3 in 10 home fires begin in the kitchen, and seniors with balance and cognition difficulties are more likely to be injured or killed in a fire. With that in mind, fire prevention and accessibility are key in reducing in-home accidents in the kitchen.

Ensure smoke detectors are present and working properly
Make sure a fire extinguisher is available and easy to access
Place food and dishes in cupboards and cabinets within reach
Stock kitchen with no-prep or easy-to-make meals
Replace small appliances, such as toasters and slow cookers, with auto shut-off features
Install auto shut-off device on stove
Cleaning products and poisonous materials are easily identified and stored separately

11/07/2023

How many people still do this ?
Is this something we may see in the future because of the high cost of power?

11/07/2023

Creating a Safe and Happy Home: 7 Crucial Tips on Preparing Your Home for Elderly Parents

1. Elder-Proof Your Bathrooms

Bathrooms are the most dangerous rooms in your home. They're full of slick surfaces, and that's before you turn the shower on and fill them with moisture and condensation. The following are bathroom must-haves if you're taking in elderly parents:

Slip-prevention flooring; i.e., non-skid bath mats and non-slip strips
Grab bars in showers and next to toilets
Fold-down seats or benches in showers
Hand-held adjustable shower heads with at least six feet of hose
Increased lighting
Keep in mind that all grab bars should be installed with brackets and ready to support up to 300 pounds of weight. Additionally, it's better to opt for U-shaped bars rather than diagonal ones to reduce slipping upon usage. Only use quality, sturdy products you can find at the hardware store.

11/07/2023

Cooking with your great grandmother is always something to remember 😊

11/06/2023

Reminder that tomorrow, November 7, 2023 is the Referedum Election. Polls will be open from 8 am to 8 pm at Mallett Hall, 429 Hallwell Road. For more information and to view the sample ballot and citizen's guide visit our website.
https://www.pownalmaine.org/index.asp?SEC=0B5EC261-AE2B-49C7-80C1-2F6FC059EA2E&DE=73CD7114-3E0C-4D73-8F09-AEA3820EC4DF

11/06/2023