Like anything you own, it’s important to maintain and clean your wheelchair. From disinfecting seat cushions to lubricating the wheels, it’s important to know how to maintain your device. In addition to cleaning, it’s imperative to know the basics of power wheelchair maintenance and manual wheelchair maintenance, depending on the chair you have. A 2017…
There are many different types of riser and power recliner sizes, fabrics, and pressure-relieving cushions available to purchase. However, the most important thing when considering riser recliners is the comfort of the recliner—which makes knowing how to measure a recliner exceedingly important. If you’re wondering about recliner chair dimensions and how to make the right…
Whether you’re in the market to purchase a tiny home or your loved one already has a tiny home, tiny homes for elderly parents and senior citizens can be an excellent idea for those who would like to age in place. In addition to aging in place, tiny homes for disabled adults also provide many…
Even the best of materials can become slippery in winter weather, making winter ramp safety a priority. If the person is aging in place and predominantly lives alone, how to keep ice off a wheelchair ramp and other important measures become paramount. Read on to learn about ramp safety in winter and how to help…
The term “sundowning,” or sundowners syndrome in the elderly, isn’t a disease or condition of itself—instead it is symptomatic of age-related diseases, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Essentially, senior sundown syndrome is a general state of confusion. Because the person is confused and disoriented, there are serious safety concerns when an elderly person may…
Most people want independence, and people of all ages strive for their independence. But as we age, our movements can become slower, our mobility can suffer, and we may have age-related diseases that also may lead to a feeling of not having one’s own autonomy. Many seniors aging in place understand the difficulty of older…
There can be many emotional effects of caring for an elderly parent. While you may feel a sense of warmth at times, as you’re helping the person(s) that raised you, there can be a lot of stress when it comes to caregiving for a loved one. Family caregiver stress is a very real thing, and…
Distorted depth perception is common in the elderly and older adults. However, there are many different causes of a perceived change in depth perception. Vision problems in older adults can be particularly serious, especially if they are aging in place and home alone. Poor depth perception can result in accidents, such as falls and motor…
Respite care for the elderly may seem like a scary thing to consider, but it really isn’t. Part of the reason why you may be considering respite care for adults is that you may be heading toward caregiver burnout. As the caregiver to someone who is elderly or disabled, it may sometimes seem like the…
If you’re in a wheelchair for either the short- or long-term, one of the difficulties you may find is how to make sliding glass doors wheelchair friendly, particularly if the doors have already been installed. If you’re building from scratch, ADA guidelines can help guide you through what needs to be done. There are several…