Bathrooms can be difficult to navigate for seniors and those with disabilities. The wet surfaces and loose throw rugs present a tripping hazard, and those in wheelchairs often find it challenging to move around bathrooms. With a few modifications, however, your bathroom can be made safer and more navigable, even for those in wheelchairs. Here…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cjILelkaKGs Did you know that about two-thirds of falls among seniors occur in the home? As a person ages, his or her mobility naturally decreases due to impaired balance and coordination. However, there are a few precautionary measures you can take to ensure that your home is safe for seniors. For example, removing clutter is…
Preventing Falls in the ElderlyWatch this video on YouTube For seniors, preventing slip and falls is essential for continued good health. Preventing these common injuries is a two-step process. First, take care to improve your own health through exercise and vitamin supplements. Secondly, work to improve your mobility by installing mobility aids in your home…
Slip and fall accidents are a growing problem among the elderly and people with mobility issues. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, more than one in three people over the age of 65 suffer a fall at least once every year. You can help to prevent slip and fall accidents in your own…
Wheelchair use allows more independence today than ever before. However, despite widespread accessibility, you can’t disregard safety measures. Some situations will require an attendant’s help. Even after ordering the best wheelchair from your health supply provider, you have to take special precautions to ensure you use it properly. Reaching and Leaning Practice reaching for things,…
If you have enjoyed our recent blog posts and would like to learn more about making a home or workplace accessible to the mobility impaired, then check out these resources. Visit the Mayo Clinic online for some tips on choosing and using a walker. Find out where grab bars are necessary and how they are…
Recommended by doctors for both temporary and long-term use, walkers provide mobility assistance to individuals whose joint stability, muscle mass, or range of motion is limited. When used correctly, walkers permit individuals who cannot get around without assistance but do not desire or require regular wheelchair use to maintain the sense of independence they cherish.…
Your health and happiness depends on your ability to get around and enjoy what life has in store for you each day. If you’ve enjoyed our recent blogs about accessibility and mobility, take a look at some of these great resources we’ve put together to help you learn more. Are you interested in installing a…
#21.2 Warning Signs that a Senior is Struggling: Elderly Home Safety (2 of 5)Watch this video on YouTube If you’re concerned about keeping a senior relative or friend safe, there are a few precautionary steps you can take to ensure he or she is living in a secure, comfortable place. As this video demonstrates, these…
As we live out our lives, we all develop certain dreams and aspirations. Unfortunately, injury or old age has a way of making those dreams seem harder to reach. Do you need help increasing your mobility confidence? Check out these tips from the National Parkinson Foundation. Being a caregiver is a tough job. For some…