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Walk Right In: Handicap Bathtubs
Choosing bath tubs for the handicapped is a very important task. You will need to take a lot of factors in consideration when purchasing the bath tub. Accessibility and safety will often be your main points of concern.Read more…Stair Lifts - A Guide To Choosing A Stair Lift
Stair lifts make life easier for many people who find it a struggle to use the stairs in their home. If you or a loved one has limited mobility, your staircase needn't be daunting. By installing a home stair lift, you can remain independent in your own home and get rid of the daily problems that the stairs present.Read more…Choosing the Right Nursing Home
Selecting a Home Care Facility entails more than just scanning directories and local advertising media. An accurate assessment of the living conditions of an assisted living facility requires a well contemplated and painstaking approach that goes beyond services and amenities.Your selection method can be likened to your experience when you first shopped for a home.Read more…How to Talk to Elder Parents
One of the main things that I have learned about talking to elder parents is to treat them as you would anyone else. Ask general questions to start conversations. Be open about what you want to know.Read more…Change in Lifestyle and Environment - The Secret to a Happy Retired Life
Change is inevitable. That is the law of nature. The natural process of aging is gradual and those who are near and dear to you seldom notice the changes.Read more…Grandma Has ADHD Too
I was 57 when I found a name for what made my life different. I discovered Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) reading Read more…Caregiving Catch 22: If I Only Knew Then - What I Know Now!
Eldercare Advocate, Jacqueline Marcell, describes a torturous year of caring for her elderly parents (both with early Alzheimer’s not properly diagnosed) and her eventual solutions, medically and behaviorally. Read more…Top Summer Tips for Retirees
Leading retirement lifestyle coach, Dr. Cynthia Barnett, shares her top tips for vibrant health, happiness and safety for retirees during the summer months. Read more…Improving the Safety of Your Home For Elderly Loved Ones
Making some minor modifications to keep your loved ones safe is a very easy process.Read more…Caregiving Catch 22: If I Only Knew Then - What I Know Now!
Eldercare Advocate, Jacqueline Marcell, describes a torturous year of caring for her elderly parents (both with early Alzheimer’s not properly diagnosed) and her eventual success and solutions--medically and behaviorally. Read more…Living With My Aging Parent
A humorous story about a subject that doesn't seem to get discussed about living with aging parents.Read more…Robots: The Future of Eldercare
Advances in technology have been astounding over the last decade. Electronics are starting to be built into everything from vacuums to toothbrushes and slowly, but surely, computers will become an invaluable part of every aspect of daily living. Someday, you’ll be able to take a shower and the bathroom will not only detect you, it will adjust the height of the sink to your level and set the water temperature to 96 degrees, just the way you like it.Read more…What People Do When They Retire
Many people believe that they’ll be able to just completely switch gears once they retire, but the truth is, if you don’t prepare yourself now, retirement may be some of the most boring and dull years of your life. Instead of having just the weekends off, you are going to be at home nearly every day. If you want to make the most of it all and have a happy, successful retirement, you’re going to need to get started preparing right away.Read more…Retirees and Clutter: Some Thoughts
Retirement lifestyle expert Dr. Cynthia Barnett offers insights about the clutter in home and life that can be both distracting and dangerous. These insights will help you de-clutter for a more enjoyable second stage of life in retirement. Read more…Retirement, A Cruel And Unusual Punishment?
Does sitting in front of the TV, day in and day out, sound like a fulfilling way to live? Fortunately we have time to plan our retirement. Think about the question "What are you going to do when?" -- you grow up? -- you graduate? -- you retire? When it comes to retirement, we know that an enjoyable and peaceful retirement comes with good planning long before you actually retire.Read more…Retirees Need Love, Too
Leading retirement lifestyle expert outlines why retirees need love on Valentine's Day as much as, if not more than, young people. She reminds us of the importance of telling important people in our lives they are valued and appreciated. She also uses Valentine's Day as a time to encourage retirees to think about self-care and how small gifts to ourselves can make our lives better and happier. Read more…Our Aging Parents: Making the Best of their Last Years
We member of the baby boom generation are faced with the reality of our parents nearing the end of their lives. How do we handle their decline and ensure that their lives, as well as our relationships with them, are meaningful and fulfilling?Read more…Busting the Top Retirement Myths - Part 2
Leading Retirement Lifestyle Expert and Coach busts five more of the top retirement myths. Learn what the myths are and how to break free of them for a richer and more fulfilling life after retirement. Read more…Balance Training for Seniors - Common Questions
More and more senior citizens are starting to incorporate balance training into their exercise programs. Here we will take a look at some of the common questions seniors have about training balance.Read more…What Seniors Need to Know About Personal Training
If you are looking to spice up your exercise program, getting a personal trainer might be just what you need. But you don't want just any trainer. Before you decide on your trainer, be sure to ask these five questions.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Elderly Care category
- Fall Prevention - Four Steps to Fall Prevention - By: Mike Ross
Falling is one of the most common causes of injury in senior citizens. Luckily, there a several things seniors can do to prevent falls. This article will explain four things the elderly can do now to reduce falling. - Why is My Balance Getting Worse? - Balance and Aging Explained - By: Mike Ross
Many seniors notice that their balance seems to decline as they get older. This article explains why this may happen and what can be done about it. - Retiree Gift Ideas - Acknowledging Retiree's Value - By: Jnet Verra
Retirees deserve to be acknowledged for all the years they spent in the company. So honor your retiring employees with memorable gifts that they can cherish forever. - The Advantages of Selecting a Baby Shower Theme - By: Donald Saunders
When it comes to planning a baby shower one way to ease your workload is to start be selecting a theme for the event. - Shopping for Assisted Living Facilities - By: Stephanie Rice
Determining that a loved one cannot function as independently as he or she used to is often a difficult realization. However, once it is apparent that the health and safety of that loved one may be jeopardized in their current living arrangement, alternative senior housing options should be considered. - Alzheimer's Treatment - By: Golden Orchard
You've just found out that one of your parents, or another close family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, and now you understand why they seemed so different the last time you saw them. They seemed to be having a problem remembering how to use the telephone, and you had to place the call for them. - Getting the Government to Pay Family Members For Eldercare at Home - By: Thomas Day
21% of the U.S. adult population provides unpaid care to seniors or adults with disabilities. Most of these adults are family members of the person needing care. These family members usually pay out of pocket for the care of their loved one. Little do caregivers know that the government can cover care giving financial burdens. - What Seniors Need to Know About Personal Training - By: Mike Ross
If you are looking to spice up your exercise program, getting a personal trainer might be just what you need. But you don't want just any trainer. Before you decide on your trainer, be sure to ask these five questions. - Balance Training for Seniors - Common Questions - By: Mike Ross
More and more senior citizens are starting to incorporate balance training into their exercise programs. Here we will take a look at some of the common questions seniors have about training balance. - Busting the Top Retirement Myths - Part 2 - By: Cynthia Barnett
Leading Retirement Lifestyle Expert and Coach busts five more of the top retirement myths. Learn what the myths are and how to break free of them for a richer and more fulfilling life after retirement.
