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What To Look For When Choosing A Nursing Home For Your Parents

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The idea of choosing a nursing home for our parents is something that most of us would rather avoid talking about or even thinking about, but it’s something that oftentimes can’t and shouldn’t be avoided – especially at times when there could be safety issues or you just feel like it might be a better solution for whatever reason.

The good thing is, nursing homes have come a long way over the years and are quite far removed from what they used to be. Nowadays they’re places where the needs of residents are taken care of and they’re given individual care and attention, and where they can socialize and actually meet other people so that they don’t feel lonely like they would when being home on their own all the time.

However, not all nursing homes are great and it’s not something you should just jump right into without doing your research first. There have been many cases over the years concerning nursing homes with cases of abuse and neglect of their residents and this is certainly not something you want to subject your beloved parents to.

If you’re currently in the situation or later find yourself in the situation where you do notice things like abuse or neglect from a nursing home, then it’s important to seek legal advice to ensure the correct action is taken against the home. For example, someone like Gray and White Law can handle your legal needs in cases like this.

In this post, we’re going to share with you some things to consider when it comes to what you should look for when choosing a nursing home for your parents.

Does it have a good reputation?

Reputation is everything in business and a good company – especially one in the healthcare industry will want to ensure they have a great one if they truly care about what they do. News travels fast, so ask around and do your homework to check if the nursing home you’re considering has a good reputation.

How does it look inside?

First impressions really do count, and since nursing homes often cost quite a bit of money, it’s important that the facilities are reflective of that. If you walk into a place that’s falling apart and look like no one has touched it with a vacuum in weeks, then this can be an indicator of bad management which will spill over into the actual resident care as well.

How do the residents appear?

Take some time to visit the home you’re considering and ask to be shown around. Look at how the residents appear to be – are they left sitting in corners on their own for hours on end or are they being engaged in activities and encouraged to stay active and socialize?

Is the cost manageable?

Nursing homes aren’t the cheapest of places, but you are paying for everything your parent needs on a daily basis, so the cost is understandable. However, it’s worth considering if you can afford the cost or if it’s something that’s going to cause you to be stretched financially.

3 Tips for Keeping Your Floors Safe During a Move

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3 Tips for Keeping Your Floors Safe During a Move If you’re getting ready to move, you might be wondering how to protect your new floors before there are dozens of heavy boots stomping everywhere as people haul in boxes and furniture. Fortunately, it’s easier than you might think. Here are just a few tips for keeping your floors clean and safe as you relocate.

1. Put Down Tarps and Sheets One of the simplest ways to protect your floor is also one of the most effective. Lay down a protective barrier like a tarp or a vinyl sheet. Not only will it prevent scuff marks, but it will also provide traction for your movers that will prevent them from slipping on anything overly smooth or glossy. This can be especially helpful in a high-traffic area like the front foyer. It’s often designed for style over functionality or safety, so you’ll need to make up the lack.

2. Beware of Slippery Areas Speaking of slips, this is probably the single biggest cause of moving day mishaps. The people hauling a heavy dresser aren’t looking at their feet, and the people directing them through the door aren’t thinking about slips and falls. Of course, this is exactly when everyone starts to slip and fall. Do yourself a favor and be extra diligent in drying slippery areas before they can become hazards.

3. Prepare Your New Floors in Advance If you already plan on doing something special with your new floors, move up the date. Instead of waiting until after you’ve moved in to complete the remodeling process, do it before your family actually arrives. Buy those epoxy floor products and apply them; strip up that peeling linoleum and replace it with something better. Have everything ready before move-in day so that you can already reap the benefits when the time comes. These are just a few tips for protecting your floors as you prepare to relocate. It doesn’t matter if you’re moving across town or across the pond; the basic principles are the same. Remain vigilant, utilize the resources at your disposal and watch out for accidents.

Cut Your Monthly Home Spend Drastically With These Smart Strategies

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Lottery winners, Rockefellers, and IT magnates like Bill Gates aside, for most of us money is not an unlimited source. Of course, that means when we are on a budget, it can really hurt to have to spend our hard earned cash on things that aren’t fun, even if they are essentials such as the cost of running your home. Happily, there are some smart strategies you can use to cut your monthly home cost dramatically. Just read on to find out what they are.

Reducing the cost of your grocery shop

For many householders, the single most expensive monthly cost is groceries including food, cleaning products, and toiletries. Happily, you can slash the price of this by shopping more smartly.

The first part of doing this is to stop buying on a weekly basis and move to a monthly system instead. Yes, you will need to buy in bulk and therein lies the advantage, because you can make some stunning savings this way.

The second part of shopping smarter is about comparing the prices for higher cost items between stores, something that you can use the internet to do. Then you can make instant savings on something that you were going payout for anyway! Win!

Keep machines in good repair

Another method that can help you to cut your monthly home spend drastically is to take the very best care of the machines you have in your home. Oh, and before you say that you don’t have any of these, consider the washer, refrigerator, and air conditioning unit.

In fact, by keeping the equipment in your home like your air conditioning unit working well, and repairing it as soon as anything goes wrong, you can save a fair amount of money both concerning monthly costs, and expensive replacements.

Of course, to do this, you will need to find a reputable maintenance provider like this ac company that services your location. Look for ones that have 24-hour call outs as well, just in case something does go wrong and you need it fixed ASAP.

Complete your own home maintenance tasks

While it nearly always pays to have a professional come to service or repair the complicated machines in the home like washing machines and dishwashers, you can save by doing other tasks yourself.

In particular, making the time to take care of your own garden and keep it as neat as possible can save a great deal of money, and needn’t be too difficult either. In fact, all you need to do is create an outdoor space that is as low maintenance as possible, something that you may wish to use decking, and easy-care plants like Cacti to achieve.

Similarly, while you might not feel like it, cleaning your own windows, especially on the inside is a great way to cut back on your monthly household spending. You don’t even need to invest in any fancy window wash either, as you can make something just as effective by combining everyday household ingredients, thus saving you even more money!

Twist N Go #Pet Carrier #Review #HGG18 @waremfginc

2018 Holiday Gift Guide, Reviews · 

I received the below mentioned complimentary product either for free or a discounted price  for the purpose of this post. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own.

About The Product/Company~

Founded in 1993 and still privately owned, Ware is led by an innovative team of professionals that are among the most knowledgeable in the industry. We are passionate about our mission to continuously offer new and exciting products that enhance the lives of pets and their owners alike.  After all, we love our pets, too – and have quite an assortment among our team members, ranging from reptiles, to dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens and more. We even have three office cats! Please peruse our bio page to learn more about our incredible team members.

Ware Cares™

We are concerned about the carbon pawprint we leave as a company and are committed to using recycled and recyclable material in the manufacturing of our packaging and pet products.

  • Great for trips to the vet or during cage cleaning times
  • Quality nylon canvas, scratch-proof screen and premium quality zippers
  • Folds flat for easy storage and pops open in seconds with an easy twist
  • Suited for small animals such as rats, guinea pigs, larger hamsters and Chinchillas.
  • Twist-N-Go Small Pet Carrier, Use for Trips to the Vet or Cage Cleaning
  • Made of Durable Nylon Canvas with Premium Zippers
  • Scratch Proof Screen Protects Your Animals From Escaping
  • Twist and Pet Carrier Pops Open, Then Fold Down Flat for Easy Storage
  • Perfect for Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Rats and Chinchillas
  • Measures 8.25″ Width X 11″ Depth X 8.25″ Height

My Review/Thoughts~

My pets mean the world to me and I treat them like so. We have carriers for all of our pets. My greatest fear is that there is a fire and we would just grab our pets and run but what happens when we get outside as we have 2 pets that would shriek continuously as they were not in their surroundings and another 2 pets that would take off if they were not in a carrier. This is why I was so thrilled to include Ware Pets in my 2018 Holiday Gift Guide as this would make the perfect gift for anyone who has pets on your gift list. Not only was this very well made and has all the bells and whistles you would expect from a company who only does anything pet. These had to be the best priced products and you can go HERE to buy a pet item for yourself or that animal lover on your gift list.

I give Ware Pets my highest recommendation and my thumbs up.

TI:ME Slippers #Review #HGG18 @timeslippers

2018 Holiday Gift Guide, Reviews · 

I received the below mentioned complimentary product either for free or a discounted price for the purpose of this post. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own.

About The Product/Company~

Our name stems from the idea that time is the ultimate currency. If everyone watched their minutes and seconds like they do their dollars and cents, they’d be a lot more relaxed.

TIME Slippers are designed to help you recharge so you can spend your life doing what really matters. They serve as a reminder to let go of the nonsense. To do less – better. This is the philosophy of High Performance Relaxation, and it’s infused into every aspect of our products. From stretch laces and flexible outsoles to a plush wool lining and yoga mat insoles.

We make the world’s most functional slippers.

We’re here to help you relax with purpose.

Men’s Low-top Slippers

The elastic laces and general flexibility of TIME slippers allow the uppers to form to your feet. For this reason we only carry whole-sizes in men’s slippers. Your slippers should feel slightly tight at first. After about two weeks of use, the uppers will relax and mold to your foot for a perfect fit. Do not go up or down more than a half-size away from your average size in other brands.

A custom rubber compound makes every step smooth – TIME Slippers move naturally with your foot.

With 10mm stretch laces, there is no tying necessary. You’ll wonder why you ever had shoe strings in the first place. Take comfort wherever you go with 6mm of yoga mat that is designed to ease stress.

My Review/Thoughts~

Slippers are the items Eric and I always ask for as a Holiday Gift. I spend 24/7 in my slippers and Eric puts his on as soon as he gets home from work. So, We put a lot of wear and tear on ours. This is why he chose to review the TI:ME Slippers. From the time he put them on his feet, He was sold on them. Eric says they are the most comfortable slippers he has ever worn. 1 week later and he refuses to wear anything else. I cannot say how much it means to me to have him not complain about his feet. If you have that hard to buy for person on your gift list, You really need to go HERE to buy a pair for yourself and for them.