With only a few days left in 2022, we’re all preparing ourselves to have a better year in 2023 than we did this past year. It’s a common tradition to create New Year’s Resolutions. Generally speaking, we all have desires to improve our lives. Of course, this goes for seniors as well. In what ways […]
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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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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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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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Most of us take bathroom use for granted. After all, it’s a room of the home we use every day. As a result, we assume it’s safe to use and usually don’t even think twice about it. For seniors and individuals with mobility issues, however, the bathroom can be a bit of a dangerous place.
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Capable caregivers of seniors are well aware of the importance of patience. They know that the older adults they care for move a bit slower and think a bit differently. Naturally, with age, we endure mobility issues involving diminished strength and balance. As well, cognitive issues can develop, making memory loss more commonplace. Both physical
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As we get older, we tend to allow the physical changes to our bodies to impact how we operate. Naturally, diminished strength and balance will prevent us from engaging in high-energy activities. Then again, for some older adults, seemingly simple everyday chores can also present challenges. Bathing is among them. It’s important, however, for us
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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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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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On behalf of the entire LifeCare Mobility Solutions team, we’d like to send a very special thank you to all of our customers. It is not lost on us that the past year has been especially tough for everybody. It means a lot to us that you would continue to show your support by entrusting
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