For older adults, problems with balance should be regarded as a very serious issue. As we’ve pointed out in a number of previous blogs, slips and falls are top culprits for major injuries and hospitalizations of seniors in Canada. Naturally, having a balance issue can present dangers. And this is especially true in the bathroom. […]
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Welcome to our very first blog entry of 2019! On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we hope you had a fantastic holiday season and that you’re enjoying a very happy new year so far! In 2019, we will remain steadfastly committed to providing the absolute best combination of mobility solutions and customer
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Most elderly individuals would much prefer to age in place than to spend their days in assisted living facilities. And who could blame them? We all know that the old adage “there’s no place like home” is absolutely true. When you’re able to live in the comfort of a place that is familiar to you,
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Bathrooms are known for their slippery surfaces. As a result, there is arguably no greater risk of slipping and falling in your home than when you are in the bathroom. This is especially true for the shower where the bathing process combines running water with a smooth surface. It should come as no surprise
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As we age, we inevitably experience diminished strength and balance. As a result, it’s important to take measures to protect ourselves from slipping and falling in our elder years. However, while we’re still young enough and able-bodied, it is our jobs to take measures to protect the elderly members of our families from harm. The
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According to the Government of Canada, falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians. On their website, they also point out that 20 to 30 percent of seniors experience one or more falls each year. As well, Canada.ca reports that falls cause the vast majority of all seniors’ injury-related hospitalizations at 85 percent
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The bathroom is a needed room in the home. Talk about an understatement, right? Each and every day, the bathroom is required by all of us. There’s no need to get into the details of what goes on in the bathroom. However, it is important to stress the need to keep bathrooms safe, especially when
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It has been said that grab bars are “life savers”. And, to be perfectly honest, there is enough evidence to prove that statement. Grab bars are installed in bathrooms in order to give their users ways to maintain their balance. It goes without saying that as we age, we lose some strength, balance and mobility.
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Our elderly loved ones need all the love and care we can give them. Of course, catering to their emotional well-beings is a super important part of providing adequate care. But we also must always be mindful of their safety in our homes. This is especially true for seniors who have mobility issues. And although
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Every single one of us uses the bathroom each and every day. We don’t need to get into all of the details about what goes on in there, but the bottom line is that bathrooms are necessary parts of our lives. So, in spite of the dangers that lurk in our bathrooms, we all need
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