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How To Secure Maximum Comfort And Safety For Wheelchair Users
Wheelchairs are, arguably, the most popular of all mobility solutions. For those who are either unable to walk or have trouble walking, wheelchairs are hugely helpful. However, just because a wheelchair user is seated, it doesn’t mean he/she is 100% comfortable. It’s important to secure his/her comfort and safety by following a few basic steps.
The Art Of Keeping Your Elderly Loved One Happy And Healthy
It’s important to engage your elderly loved one in activities that keep them happy and healthy. In this week’s blog, we’d like to share a few of our ideas with you.
Making Your Bathroom A Lot Less Slippery
Unintentional falls are the most common cause of injury throughout Canada. Nearly 1,800 emergency department visits per day were reported last year. Find tips to prevent slips.
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.
3 Exercises You Can Perform With Your Walker
That includes individuals who use walkers. Naturally, walkers are walking aids that are meant to help those who can walk, but may have some balance and strength issues, to remain upright and comfortable when taking their steps. You may be wondering, however, which exercises are safe for walker users to perform.
The Importance Of Getting Your Elderly Loved One Outdoors
Exercise – we all need it. It can be incredibly beneficial for your elderly loved one to get out into the sunshine instead of being cooped up in the house all day. “Oxygen stimulates your body to produce…
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 needs to be noted that protecting seniors from…
Taking The Proper Steps To Make Staircases Safer
Walkers, rollators and wheelchairs aren’t exactly helpful for stair climbing. Even for seniors who are able to walk around on their own experience difficulties with ascending the stairs. So what steps should be taken to make staircases safer?
A Couple Of Important Wheelchair Safety Tips For Caregivers
The main benefit, of course, is that the seated position allowed by wheelchairs practically eliminates the potential for slips and falls. However, it’s important not to take wheelchairs for granted. They must be used correctly so that optimum safety can be assured.