Do you live with an older adult? If so, you’re likely on high alert most of the time. Naturally, you’re inclined to do whatever it takes to keep your aging parent happy and healthy. He/she is likely to have a mobility issue or two, based on nothing more than the fact that he/she is elderly. […]
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We all know that maintaining a healthy diet and getting in some daily exercise is good for our health. But, as we age, sticking to such regular routines can be pretty difficult. With growing aches and pains along with limited mobility, exercising can especially be tough for older adults. That doesn’t mean it should be
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If you live with an older adult who has mobility issues, you likely find yourself in a caregiver position quite often. Naturally, you want your loved one to be safe. Knowing that he/she may not be completely steady on his/her feet is worrisome. What to do? The last thing you want is for your aging
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When a care recipient is contending with a mobility issue, a caregiver tends to place his/her focus on that physical limitation. While we are helping our loved ones with their mobility issues, what are we doing to address their emotional pain? Chartwell.com reports that the Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH) says that reduced
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Being a caregiver is an incredibly important job. We would be hard pressed to find a role of greater importance. Helping an elderly person or individual with mobility issues to live comfortably is as noble an action as there is. Of course, being a caregiver is an incredibly hard job as well. Caregivers have the
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Are you taking advantage of the warm and sunny weather yet? With spring well underway, many Canadians are already enjoying the great outdoors. The return to outdoor jogging, for example, is a happening that many are currently relishing. Although we shouldn’t have to wait for nice weather to exercise, it certainly helps! No matter your
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Do you live with an older adult who battles with mobility issues? If so, you are likely concerned about your loved one falling down and getting hurt. This is understandable since the primary mobility problem that older people experience is falls. As Comfort Keepers points out, “older bones break more easily, heal less quickly, and
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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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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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Does the seemingly simple act of walking cause you any aches and pains? Do you sometimes find it difficult to find your balance? Is it difficult to walk long distances without stopping to rest? If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these questions, it might be time to consider the use of a wheeled walker
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