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Holiday Shopping For Seniors Made Easy

Holiday Shopping For Seniors Made Easy

Have you completed your holiday shopping? With only two weeks left until Christmas, you need to find a little time to hit the mall (or an online store that will deliver within two weeks) and wrap up all of your shopping requirements. You also probably need a little help figuring out what to buy everyone you love. Not to worry – the suggestions in today’s blog will make it easier to shop for the senior in your life.

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4 Reasons Seniors Should Exercise Regularly

4 Reasons Seniors Should Exercise Regularly

Don’t assume that older adults have no interest in signing up for gym memberships. Hoisting heavy barbells and sprinting on treadmills may not be recommended for most seniors. However, getting in regular exercise is a good idea for people of all ages. No matter your age, working out is necessary. In fact, light exercise has numerous benefits for seniors.

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3 Ways To Prevent Your Elderly Loved One From Falling

3 Ways To Prevent Your Elderly Loved One From Falling

November is a particularly special month for seniors. It’s Fall Prevention Month! And while everyone knows that seniors aren’t the only individuals who are susceptible to slips and falls, they do join children under the age of five as the top two groups that are most at risk of falling.

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What Are The Benefits Of Using A Rollator Over A Traditional Walker?

What Are The Benefits Of Using A Rollator Over A Traditional Walker?

Rollators are also known as four-wheel walkers. They are walkers that include seats, wheels and brakes and are ideal for people who require stability when they lift their feet to walk forward. The most obvious perk of a rollator is that it has wheels on the end of each leg. This means that you will be able to move the walker along more smoothly, rather than having to steady yourself enough to be able to lift the walker and set it ahead of you every few steps.

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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 practiced. However, once a wheelchair user is successfully transferred to the bathtub, the continuation of a delicate approach to bathing is necessary.

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The Art Of Avoiding Slips And Falls All Winter Long

The Art Of Avoiding Slips And Falls All Winter Long

Both seniors and individuals with disabilities must be especially careful during the winter months. Because they may already be contending with diminished strength and problems with balance, being particularly mindful of icy conditions is paramount to their safety. Steps must be taken to avoid slips and falls all winter long. Let’s discuss a few, shall we?

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