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…
If you’re aging in place at home or have significant mobility issues, you’ve likely given some thought to having a power lift chair in your home. These types of lift chairs can assist you in getting from a sitting to a standing position while minimizing the risk of accidents, such as falls. However, like many…
As you age, particularly if you’re aging in place, you may opt for certain medical or mobility equipment, such as stairlifts and lift chairs, to prevent possible accidents in the home and to help with overall mobility and independence. Comfort is always important, and a lift chair provides comfort and features that help with mobility.…
One of the biggest hurdles when it comes to aging in place is tackling the stairs daily. A fall can easily break a hip or other bone for those aging with fragile bones. One of the best mobility aids for aging individuals, or those with balance problems, is a stairlift. However, caregivers and patients worry…