Helping Your Elderly Loved Ones To Increase Their Strength

It’s no secret that, as we age, we lose some of our strength and can have issues with our balance. However, there are a number of ways that seniors can increase their strength, balance and mobility. First things first: consult a physician about your limitations. It’s...

Finding The Keys To Eliminating A Senior’s Fear Of Falling

We’ve often discussed the extreme importance of bathroom safety, here on the Advantage Home Health Solutions Blog. Naturally, we’ve pointed out the obvious fact that, as we age, our strength and balance decreases, making us all more susceptible to slips and falls. It...

For Seniors, There Is Truly No Place Like Home

They say “there’s no place like home”. This isn’t simply some cheesy cliché. It’s a truth that is especially meaningful for members of our elderly population. We all find comfort in being at home. It’s the place where we spend most of our time. We grow, learn and love...

The Art Of Making Your Bathroom Safe And Sound For Seniors

Bathrooms are known for their slippery surfaces. And because of those slippery surfaces, bathrooms have the unfortunate distinction of being the most dangerous room in the home. This is especially true for seniors and those with mobility issues. In blogs of past,...

Vacationing With Mobility Issues Is Not Impossible

Most of us love the summertime. It’s great time of year when the weather is much warmer and there are outdoor activities abound. For many Canadians, the start of summer (which is only two weeks away, by the way!) is a joyous time because it’s the season when most...

Walk-In Tubs Provide A Safer Way For Seniors To Bathe

Caregivers of seniors face many challenges. Understandably, it’s certainly not the easiest job in the world to look after the needs of a senior citizen. This is especially true when the senior citizen doesn’t welcome the assistance. When it comes to bathing, friction...