Have you noticed any cognitive changes in your Dad? Do you think his judgment has changed and he is not as safety minded as he was? If this is the case, a doctor can assess him to see if he is still safe to ride his scooter. The doctor might also recommend some safety training and education for your Dad such as a referral to an Occupational…[Read more]

What you are describing is self-neglect. More than half the cases of elder abuse reported to authorities are because of self-neglect, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse. There are many factors that could be involved here:
• Medications. Is your Mom taking her medications correctly? Is she taking over-the-counter medications?…[Read more]

Here are some Apps currently on the market you can look into: These have both medication reminders and medication information for the medications she is currently taking.

MedCoach – Medication reminders made easy
http://www.greatcall.com/medical-apps/medcoach

Pill Reminder by…[Read more]