With the fall season officially in full swing, chillier temperatures are now upon us. Most of us can take for granted that a jacket and a toque might take care of the whole “keeping warm” thing. Older adults, however, face tougher times keeping the cold at bay. Seniors are particularly susceptible to hypothermia. It’s a […]
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If you live in a house, you undoubtedly use the stairs on a daily basis. Staircases, as we all know, enable us to visit different levels of the home. However, for individuals with mobility issues, staircases present major challenges. The dangers of stairs should not be taken lightly. This is especially true for the elderly.
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You can never be too safe in the bathroom. Although it’s a room in the home that we use repeatedly, it should never be taken for granted. Obviously, a bathroom has slippery surfaces that make it easier to slip and fall. It is especially important to make your bathroom slip-free if it is regularly used
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It’s possible you may have tripped and fallen in recent weeks. We’re willing to bet that the damage wasn’t necessarily substantial. At least, this is what we can assume if you’re relatively young in age and have no mobility issues. For seniors, however, falling is a very serious situation. The very prospect of taking a
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If you’re an older adult or an individual with a mobility issue, a walker may be just what you need. Is a cane no longer providing the support and safety that you require? If so, opting to use a wheeled walker or rollator walker will help you to attain the stability you need. For many
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With August now underway, you’re certainly well aware we’re halfway through our summer. However, there is still plenty of summer left to enjoy. For many Canadian families, that entails going outdoors to soak up the warmth and sunshine. If your family includes a senior citizen, you have to take extra precautions to keep him/her safe
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For most people across Canada, summer is the most enjoyable time of the year. Many Canadians long for the months when it is warm and sunny, knowing that they have far too many cold ones to endure throughout the year. Seniors, however, aren’t always as fond of hot weather as the rest of us. It
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Do you live with an elderly loved one? Does your aging parent live with a mobility issue? If you’ve answered “yes” to these questions, you’ve likely already made some significant changes to your home in order to improve its safety. Some of those changes may have been as simple as removing throw rugs from any
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With the summertime now in full swing, you might have noticed your need to shower has increased. Especially on those hot and muggy days, you’re not likely going to want to hit the sheets before freshening up. So, if you’re a caregiver of an elderly loved one, the current situation begs a question. Does your
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A mobility scooter is a cost-effective alternative to an electric wheelchair. Its primary function is to help people who require assistance traveling longer distances. Scooters can have three or four wheels, a place for the driver to rest his/her feet and a steering column to control the turning and direction of the scooter. Would a
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