About Arthritis & Diabetes Care
Senior Care for Individuals with Arthritis
- Mobility assistance
- Help with bathing, grooming and dressing
- Assistance holding and manipulating eating utensils
- Opening jars, cans and containers
- Lifting and carrying boxes and other objects
- Bending and reaching for items in low or high areas
- Washing, drying, folding and putting away laundry
- Medication monitoring and reminders
- Transportation to and from appointments
- Help getting in and out of bed or recliners
- Application of non-prescription pain patches and heating pads
- Help with gardening and other recreational activities
- Help planning diabetes-friendly meals
- Assist during blood sugar emergencies
- Social stimulation and companionship to maintain a healthy mood
- Oral diabetes medication reminders
- Prepare supplies and record blood glucose readings
- Remind self-administration of insulin on schedule