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Best Practices For Wheelchair Safety And Selection
There are many things to consider before you purchase a wheelchair. Regardless of whether you want a manual or powered chair, consider the following:1. Folding or rigid frames?On manual chairs, folding frames are the usual conventional type having an X brace in the center allowing the frame to be folded sideways.Read more…Be Prepared For Assisted Living
Assisted living is simply finding help in the form of a care giver or a family member assigned to assist an elder who with illness or diminished mental ability is no longer capable of living an independent life. Depending as to the circumstances involved, an elder may also be sent to a nursing home or a community of professionals wherein she can be well taken care of.As an elder, know how to decide between assisted living in your children’s home or in a residential home.Read more…Plowing Through the Problems of Elder Care
As baby boomers watch the years fly by, one of their biggest concerns is sorting through the many problems of caring for their elderly parents. When is it no longer safe for our elderly parent to stay home alone? How can we maintain our jobs, our home, our children, and care for our parents all at the same time?Read more…Elder Care Planning Guide
Q. When do you need a care facility?A.Read more…Growing Old
There are a couple of things in life that we know, at some stage, we will be worried about. Growing old certainly seems to be one of them. More and more, our culture is becoming obsessed by the cult of youth.Read more…When The Adult Child Becomes The Parent
Is anybody really ready for their lives to be turned upside down, when parents need help and the adult child steps in?My memories of my grandparents are very vivid. They were wonderful grandparents but one day life took a slide backwards and age catches up.Read more…Top 10 Tips For Traveling By Air With An Elderly Parent
This article gives ten ways to help achieve a safe and joyful air travel experience with your elderly parent. This is based on personal experience with my own 91-year-old mother. After having some rather stressful trips with my mother, I have made conscious efforts to create more joy in our travels.Read more…Aging-in-Place With Universal and Adaptable Design
Homes That Grow Gracefully With YouAs we enter into retirement, we begin to face some very difficult questions about the future of our families and our ability to maintain our independence through the retirement years. We have a strong desire to retain our autonomy as long as possible and not rely on family members for assistance with daily living. Universal and adaptable design concepts optimize space in our homes to accommodate a wide range of individuals with varying physical abilities, allow people to stay in their homes longer, and keep families together.Read more…DVD Slideshows Help Us Remember When...
A Picture Says a Thousand WordsPhotographs invoke emotion and conjure up memories. One of my favorite quotes is by Sy Parish; “And if these pictures have anything important to say to future generations, it's this: I was here. I existed.Read more…Extending Self Care at Home for the Elderly
After age 65 as many as 75% of Americans suffer from one chronic disease such as heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, infections, diabetes, arthritis and osteoporosis, to name just a few common afflictions. Additionally, recent statistics indicate that 50% of elderly people have two or more chronic health problems. And, the older people get, the more likely they have to consider the question of relocating from the home they love to an institutional setting where someone can watch over them in the event of a health crisis, no matter how infrequent such an event may be.Read more…Can I Really Afford to Live in an Independent Retirement Community?
Maybe it’s the thought of mowing the grass, shoveling the snow, or the kitchen faucet that needs to be repaired. The multitude of responsibilities and maintenance involved in keeping up your current home may make the move to an Independent Living Community look very attractive. But is it affordable?Read more…Preventing Falls in the Elderly
As a registered nurse and caregiver of the elderly for almost 15 years, one of the most disturbing problems I have seen has been fall related injuries. Over and over again, I have seen life jerked out from under elderly people in the blink of an eye due to fractured hips, head injuries, and multiple internal problems that could have been prevented. The Center for Disease Control has published the following statistics:More than one-third of adults ages 65 years and older fall each year (Hornbrook 1994; Hausdorff 2001).Read more…Live In Care: An Economical Home Care Alternative
Home care assistance can be expensive especially when care is needed in 12, 16 or 24 hour shifts. Live-in care is provided to clients who need around the clock assistance and supervision with their personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, oral and skin hygiene, mobility assistance, medication reminder and with housekeeping services such as meal preparation, cleaning of the clients’ homes, feeding the clients and medical escorts to doctor’s appointments.The live-in rates are priced on a daily basis and the service is best suited for the elderly client who lives alone and wants to live in the comfort of his/her own home.Read more…Mobility Electric Scooters - Freedom for the Elderly
There would not be much excitement in life if you had to spend it sitting in a chair or lying in a bed every day. Relying on somebody else to perform simple tasks for you, such as getting a drink of water, can make you feel like you are nothing but a burden to others. If you or someone you love needs a boost maybe electric scooters are what you should be investigating.Read more…Incontinent Diapers
Old age is dreaded by many, because it brings along with it a host of biological disorders. Incontinence is one of those unwanted problems that can trouble an aging person to no end. However, most problems effective solutions, and there is simply no reason to lose heart.Read more…Becoming a Senior Can be a Big Change
For years many people look forward to the day they can retire but the same can not be said about becoming a senior. Although many actually become seniors before they retire, there is something about this word that just doesn’t sit right with most people approaching that age.Getting old, might be what comes to mind, even though it is far from the thruth.Read more…Choosing The Right Nursing Homes for Loved Ones
Nursing homes have been in existence for as long as I can remember. A nursing home is quite different from a hospital. It is a residence that provides accommodation, meals, nursing care, medical and rehabilitative services and protective supervision to its residents.Read more…The Dangers of Retirement Home
It is imperative for your relative that you spend a substantial amount of time investigate nursing homes prior to you sending them to one. Do not judge the nursing home on the basis of a directed visit or the pleasant furnishings or pretty material features of the facility.You should locate at least one occupant that you can visit in the facility.Read more…Making Sense of Medicare Part D - Out-of-Pocket Expenses
A complete understanding of Medicare Part D Out-of-pocket expenses is critical for all Medicare-eligible individuals in order for them to maximize their savings and get the most out of the program.What are the Out-of-Pocket expenses associated with Medicare Part D? On the Medicare.Read more…Generous Bill
It's a difficult time in your life when you are tired, old and ready to retire but can't due to your financial situation. Some professions and many employers do not provide a pension. Jobs that are open to the older person are boring, pay little, and are sometimes dangerous.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Elderly Care category
- Retirement Gifts: Happy Goodbyes To Busy Working Days - By: Jnet Verra
Retirement calls for a celebration. Often, family, friends and colleagues throw a retirement party for the retiree, many gifts are to be given as well. - Senior care homes help elderly to live independently - By: Susan Andrews
It is not only the physical weakness that dawn once the old age arrives, but a feeling of insecurity in general also creeps in. This insecurity pertains to residence, finances, fulfillment of basic needs and other such things. - Exercise is Good for Your Brain at Any Age - By: Mike Ross
We tend to think that exercise is only good for the muscles, heart, and bones. It's also very beneficial to your brain. Find out why this is, and how seniors can benefit mentally from exercise. - Senior Balance - Why Does Balance Get Worse as You Age? - By: Mike Ross
Many seniors notice their balance deteriorates and believe it's just because they're getting older. But there's a lot more to the store. Find out the real reason why you balance gets worse as you age. - Care for Caregivers-The Forgotten Ones - By: Dr Georgina Cannon
It takes a special person to be a care-giver. But on occasion you may need to be reminded to take care of yourself. Remember, if you fall apart, there will be two of you needing care. - Three Steps to an Effective Fall Prevention Program - By: Mike Ross
Falling is the number one cause of injury in people over 60. The good news is that there are things seniors can do to help prevent falls. This articles outlines what you need to know about creating an effective fall prevention program. - Senior Exercise - Four Steps to an Effective Senior Exercise Program - By: Mike Ross
As you put together your senior exercise program, stop and check if there's anything you're leaving out. Check the areas below to make sure you're getting the most out of your fitness program. - 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.