Taking Steps To Secure A Safer Staircase
Most of us take walking up and down the stairs for granted. “Falls by seniors over 65, account for 70% of all deaths, from accidents on stairs.” So, what steps should be taken to secure a safer staircase in your home?
You Can Never Be Too Safe In The Bathroom
Slips and falls occur all too often. For individuals who battle with mobility issues, the risk of slipping and falling is dramatically increased. This danger shouldn’t be overlooked. So what should be done to ensure that falls don’t occur in the bathroom?
How A Power Lift Chair Can Make Life So Much Easier
The biggest difference between power lift chairs and traditional recliners can be found in the names of each. A recliner, as you’re surely aware, allows for a person to recline and lay back while seated. A power lift chair, on the other hand, actually does some lifting. The chair tilts the base and the back of the chair forward to assist the seated person with getting to a standing position. A simple push of a button makes getting up from the chair very easy!
How To Enjoy The Forthcoming Fall With Your Elderly Loved Ones
What does that mean for the older adults in your family? Are you worried about how to keep them active during the fall? What are some ways you can enjoy the impending autumn with your elderly loved ones?
Practicing Fall Prevention To Keep Seniors Safe From Harm
Falls are known as the main culprit for hospitalizations among Canadian seniors. Naturally, it’s important to take steps to prevent seniors from falling. But how, exactly, do we pull that off?
3 Ways To Get Your Aging Parents To Try New Things
Far too often, our society writes off the elderly as “having lived their lives”. How can you introduce new and exciting activities into the life of your elderly loved one? Here are three ways to get your aging parents to try new things:
How Walkers Make Walking A Much Safer Experience
Do you have trouble walking independently? Do you feel unsafe or off-balance when standing on your feet? If so, getting a walker or rollator to help you is a wise choice. When set to the appropriate height of its user, a walker or rollator can help a person enjoy mobility with increased safety and independence.
The Importance Of Maintaining Personal Hygiene In Your Later Years
It is not uncommon for older adults to be hesitant towards regular bathing. Going through the aches and pains of bathing, some think, isn’t worth it. However, maintaining personal hygiene in your later years is super important.
Is It Time To Get A Hospital Bed In Your Home?
Aging in place can be made so much easier when a senior’s needs are catered to. The need to have a comfortable and restful sleep is among the most important of those needs. With an adjustable hospital bed, a senior’s sleep can be so much better.