For most of us, bathing is a daily routine. However, for seniors, bathing can be quite the laborious chore. Mobility issues can make the supposedly-simple task of stepping into a bathtub quite difficult. Not to mention, medical conditions like Alzheimer’s disease can...
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...
This isn’t the first blog we’ve ever posted about bathroom safety. And it’s certainly not likely to be the last. Not enough can be said about the importance of safeguarding your bathroom in order to ensure the safety of the seniors who use it. Of course, stepping up...
“The bathroom is a common place where people may get hurt,” the Government of Alberta reminds us on their MyHealth.Alberta.ca website, “Wet, slippery surfaces and hot water can cause injuries. By taking a few simple steps, you can get rid of some hazards in your...
Bathrooms are known for their slippery surfaces. And because of those slippery surfaces, bathrooms have the unfortunate distinction of being the most dangerous room in the home. This is especially true for seniors and those with mobility issues. In blogs of past,...
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