If you’re the caregiver of a loved one in a wheelchair, you’re undoubtedly a caring and considerate person. However, that doesn’t make you perfect. You’re allowed to experience a little frustration every now and again. After all, you’re human. As well, caring for an individual in a wheelchair isn’t the easiest job in the world. […]
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Here, in the province of Ontario, we’re enduring yet another stay-at-home order. As a result, most of us are pretty bummed out. With the weather improving, most Ontarians are likely thinking about ways they can get out and enjoy the warmth and sunshine. The coronavirus pandemic, however, has made travelling a practical thing of the
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Losing independence is a tough pill to swallow. No matter your age, the need to receive assistance with such acts as walking, getting dressed and bathing can put quite a strain on one’s emotional state. In most cases, people find it so much more fulfilling to be able to do these things on their own.
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Make no mistake about it – the pandemic has been especially hard on seniors. For so many who had already felt isolated, prior to COVID-19, the insistence upon social distancing has only exacerbated their stress and depression. As we enter into year two of the crisis, it’s important that we boost our focus on finding
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We all need to sleep well at night. But long, restful sleeps are often hard to come by. This is especially true for older adults. In addition to general aches and pains that come with age, a need to get up and go to the washroom is often a reason why one can’t sleep through
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The wheelchair is a mobility solution that dates back to the 1600s. Today, wheelchairs come in a wide variety of models. Both the manual and electric types are hugely popular mechanisms used to help those with mobility issues to get around. If you’re a wheelchair user, you’re undoubtedly aware of how important it is to
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Do you or a family member have trouble getting up from a seated position? Sometimes, the tasks that seem the easiest can be the most difficult. It’s wise to not put any undue pressure on your back or any other parts of your body. If you could use a little assistance getting up from a
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Here in Ontario, we are under a stay-at-home order that many of us were following long before it was implemented. If you live with elderly loved ones or individuals with mobility issues, you’re likely very used to staying indoors as often as you can. Needless to say, the health and safety of those who are
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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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The calendar may have changed but sadly, the pandemic rages on, continuing to put Canadians at risk. As we’ve noted for many months, senior citizens are naturally the most susceptible to succumbing to the ill effects of the coronavirus. So, it goes without saying that, as we venture into this new year, we maintain our
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