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Staying Safe And Steady: Preventing Falls For Seniors With Mobility Issues

Staying Safe And Steady: Preventing Falls For Seniors With Mobility Issues

As we age, mobility can become a challenge and falls can be a serious risk. The Canadian government reports that falls are the country’s leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and injury deaths among people aged 65 or older. “Injuries from falls reduce older adults’ quality of life, increase caregiver demands, and precipitate admissions into long-term […]

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Providing Your Elderly Loved Ones With The Perfect Holiday Gifts

Providing Your Elderly Loved Ones With The Perfect Holiday Gifts

The holidays are almost here! With just over a month to go until Christmas Day, most of us are in the middle of holiday shopping excursions. Hanukkah also begins the week before Christmas, ending on Boxing Day. That’s when Kwanzaa gets underway until the start of the new year. That’s a lot to celebrate! What

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Safeguarding Your Bathroom For Your Elderly Loved One

Safeguarding Your Bathroom For Your Elderly Loved One

The bathroom is notorious for its slippery surfaces and conditions of moisture. We all understand the purpose of the room, so it goes without saying that the abovementioned elements are commonplace. Because of its makeup, the bathroom can present hazards to those who aren’t particularly steady on their feet. Many seniors, of course, fall into

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3 Tips For Keeping Your Elderly Loved One Clean And Refreshed

3 Tips For Keeping Your Elderly Loved One Clean And Refreshed

For many older adults, keeping clean isn’t the easiest of tasks. It becomes a chore when aches and pains prevent you from reaching areas of your body that wouldn’t normally be problematic. In addition, forgetfulness can play a part. “Did I bathe today?” is a question seniors may ask themselves when they are suffering from

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3 Tips For Seniors To Maximize Bathroom Safety

3 Tips For Seniors To Maximize Bathroom Safety

How often do you use the bathroom each day? It may seem like an intrusive question to ask, but it is an essential one nonetheless. We all need to use the bathroom regularly. DailyCaring.com estimates that we use the toilet an average of seven times per day. It’s an important topic to discuss because of

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How To Assist Seniors With Their Personal Hygiene

How To Assist Seniors With Their Personal Hygiene

For many older adults, personal hygiene upkeep is a tough sell. In some cases, seniors don’t feel the need to keep up with cleanliness because of depression and loneliness. In other cases, they may simply forget to go through their daily personal hygiene routines. The onset of dementia is often a factor in such instances.

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