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Taking The Sense Of Doom Out Of The Bathroom
Bathrooms can be especially dangerous for seniors and individuals with mobility issues. So what can be done to take the sense of doom out of the bathroom?
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 our days to complete everything on our to-do lists, isn’t it?
3 Winter Wheelchair Safety Tips
While many Canadians enjoy the winter for the opportunities to engage in winter sports and other activities such as skiing, skating and snowboarding, many others dread the extreme cold and inevitable snowfall. Included among those individuals are wheelchair users. Needless to say, it isn’t exactly easy to traverse through wintery weather conditions in a wheelchair. Therefore, extra precaution, during the winter, is necessary.
Keeping Your Porch Lift In Top Condition All Winter Long
Also known as vertical platform lifts or, to some, “mini-elevators”, porch lifts provide safe and easy access to raised decks, porches or steps either outside or inside your home. Individuals with mobility issues and who require the assistance of mobility solutions such as wheelchairs and walkers make great use out of porch lifts. Naturally, they take away the potential dangers associated with climbing the stairs.
How To Assist Seniors Who Are Battling With Knee Problems
It is common knowledge that, as we age, we tend to experience some physical limitations. It’s just a part of life. If we do the best we can to stay fit, keep active, eat right and avoid injury at all costs, we’ll likely get through life with little to no major issues. Alas, these aren’t always things we can control. Knee injuries, for example, are common in people who are active. So what to do? Inactivity isn’t exactly a solution to staying healthy.
Which Fall Activities Are Both Fun And Safe For Seniors?
A few weeks ago, we posted a blog listing a number of summer activities that were both fun and safe for seniors. Of course, at the time, we were still excited about the fact that there was “plenty” of summer left to enjoy. With the last week of August now here, we have the unfortunate task of admitting that the summer is practically over. By this time next week, the kids will be in school, effectively bringing summer vacation to a close.
With the fall season fast approaching, there is still a lot the elderly loved one in your life can do to keep active. Let’s take a look at some fall activities that are both fun and safe for seniors, shall we?
3 Benefits Of Making A Scooter Your Mobility Solution
Scooters are ideal mobility solutions for people who have the ability to walk, but struggle or are unable to walk for long distances
How To Help Seniors Overcome Their Fear Of Falling
Many people may be under the impression that the worst experiences had by elderly people are illnesses, aches and pains. Diminished strength, trouble with balance and battles with mobility are all issues that many seniors contend with on a daily basis. However, you may be surprised to know that the average older adult cites something other than physical limitations as his/her biggest obstacle. The worst thing a senior contends with, many say, is a fear of falling.
Which Summer Activities Are Both Fun And Safe For Seniors?
Most often, when we think about caring for seniors, we worry about their safety. Of course, their safety and well-being is important. However, it’s also important to remember that their mental and emotional states need just as much attention. That’s why, while the summer is still here, it’s wise to get your elderly loved ones involved in some fun summer activities.