Enabling senior loved ones to enjoy lives that are healthy, safe and comfortable is the mission of their family caregivers.

Important to that is helping them live with self respect and dignity.

Working with older adults for most of my career as a dietitian, I have worked closely with seniors who are recovering from strokes, dealing with Parkinson’s disease, fighting end stage Alzheimer’s and many other conditions that made eating more difficult.

Helping them maintain their independence while preserving their dignity is a goal that is not always realized, unfortunately.
The Snarf Scarf
Spillage is a part of life for many senior adults. Eating in a congregate dining program with other higher functioning seniors while losing half of your meal into your lap is not a dignified way to enjoy a meal.

‘Bibs’ may not sound very age appropriate but can be useful for many older adults, enabling them to continue feeding themselves without worrying about messing up their clothes.

That is where The Snarf Scarf fills the gap for many seniors and caregivers.

Recently we learned about this great product and took the opportunity to share it with you on the latest episode of the Senior Care Corner Show.

Tami Shadduck of Darwin Designs LLC tells us all about this helpful clothing - and dignity - protector that is so stylish that your senior will be proud to wear it!
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Quick Tip

Food Safety for the Holidays and Everyday

Links Mentioned in this Episode

The Snarf Scarf website
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