Making Improved Senior Safety A New Decade Priority

Making Improved Senior Safety A New Decade Priority

Welcome to 2020! Yes, we know that the year is now a week old, but since this is the first Advantage Home Health Solutions blog of the new year, we thought it was an opportune time to send out our well wishes to all our readers. We don’t have to remind you that 2020...
The Importance Of Shower Safety For Your Elderly Loved One

The Importance Of Shower Safety For Your Elderly Loved One

A couple of weeks ago, our blog highlighted a number of ways to reduce the risk of falling in the bathroom. It’s necessary to be constantly mindful of bathroom safety, but it needs to be reiterated that the shower/bathtub is an area where slips and falls most commonly...
Finding Ways To Reduce The Risk Of Falling In The Bathroom

Finding Ways To Reduce The Risk Of Falling In The Bathroom

Last week, we highlighted the fact that November is Fall Prevention Month. Now, it should probably go without saying that every month of the year is a good time to work on preventing falls. But since the winter season is practically here already, the chances of...
3 Ways To Make Bathing A Better Experience For Wheelchair Users

3 Ways To Make Bathing A Better Experience For Wheelchair Users

For many wheelchair users, the act of bathing is a difficult process. It’s one that often requires the help of a caregiver. Being transferred from the wheelchair to the bathtub is an especially delicate procedure. Naturally, a “safety first” approach must be...
Taking The Sense Of Doom Out Of The Bathroom

Taking The Sense Of Doom Out Of The Bathroom

It’s no secret that bathrooms have slippery surfaces. You don’t even need to step into the always-slick-surfaced bathtub in order to be at risk of falling. The majority of bathrooms have tiled floors. This makes the whole slick-surface experience an immediate one any...
What Steps Can Seniors Take To Sleep Better At Night?

What Steps Can Seniors Take To Sleep Better At Night?

Who doesn’t love getting a good night’s sleep? The problem for so many of us, however, is that we just can’t seem to get enough sleep at night. For many Canadians, it’s busy schedules that keep us up longer than we’d like each day. It’s so hard to find enough time in...