Is your bathroom in need a total overhaul? In some cases, an outdated decor needs a revamp in order to create a more attractive space. However, in many other cases, there are much more important reasons to remodel a bathroom. For those of us who live with elderly loved ones or individuals with disabilities, a […]
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If we’re being honest, most of us take the act of taking a shower for granted. It’s an act – generally a daily one – that requires little to no thought or effort. However, for seniors and individuals with disabilities, taking a shower can be a dangerous undertaking. In fact, you don’t have to have
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Your bathroom is used daily by every member of your household. It’s certainly not like your basement or your attic. You see, your bathroom cannot be ignored. It is a must-use area of your home. Because of this, your bathroom needs to be one of the safest rooms in the house. The problem is that
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We all use the bathroom every day. There’s no need to be shy about it. It’s a fact of life. Most of us take bathroom use for granted. It’s simply a part of our daily routines and not much thinking goes into it. However, for both senior citizens and individuals with mobility issues, using the
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Not everyone with mobility issues lives with a caregiver. In fact, many Canadians who have physical limitations live on their own. Quite capable of caring for themselves, they don’t let their disabilities inhibit them from enjoying life. They do, however, have to make certain modifications to their homes to make life more comfortable. According to
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With Christmas less than a week away, many of us are considering the ways in which we plan on celebrating the holidays. Those ways, of course, are bound to be pretty different this year. The coronavirus pandemic is making it so that traditional get-togethers are cautioned against. For those of us who live with seniors,
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We all know the importance of personal hygiene. Or do we? If we’re being honest, there are days when we just don’t pay as much attention to our cleanliness as others. A weekend after a long and hard work week may have us staying at home in our pyjamas without so much as washing our
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Caregivers of dementia patients are very special people. They know, all too well, how much effort is required to give a sufferer of the ailment the care he/she needs. To be clear, dementia isn’t one disease. The term is actually used to describe a collective of symptoms of cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease is a form
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Does your aging parent find it difficult to use the bathroom independently? If you live with an elderly loved one, one of your top concerns is likely his/her safety. This is especially true when he/she is alone in the bathroom. Does your mom or dad battle with a mobility issue? Does he/she have some trouble
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The coronavirus pandemic began to take hold of society back in March. It caused many Canadians to understandably fear for the lives of their elderly loved ones. Seniors, as we all know, are most susceptible to the adverse affects of the virus. As a result, many people decided it was best to remove their aging
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