Walking, running and jumping are all pretty easy if you’re less than 60 years old. As a matter of fact, you can afford to do all these without conscious thought, as they are activities that are (normally) reduced to second nature. However, after sixty or thereabout, things naturally become trickier — making walking a reality … Read more
The years of ‘seniorhood’ are truly golden, gray, and filled with awesome memories and good old wisdom of yore 🙂 However, as every elderly person or caregiver knows and thoroughly understands, these years are also the years of failing health and a steady decline in the ability to help oneself to otherwise simple and previously … Read more
Falls can be dangerous and are the leading cause for injury for over 65s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Also, shoes have been confirmed to be safer than bare feet, socks and slippers in preventing falls. Due to their weak bones and muscles, most elderly people (seniors) find it hard … Read more
Regardless of your age, you need to keep your home clean always. And even seniors and elderly people are no exception to this. Using a vacuum cleaner is one of the easiest ways to get rid of dirt on your carpet. This tool uses an air pump to create a partial vacuum that sucks up dust and dirt, usually from … Read more
Aging is an unpreventable change that must occur. Unfortunately, as people grow older, their agility and active lifestyle starts to diminish. However, seniors can improve their energy levels and maintain their independence by exercising regularly. Exercise is not only good for the body but it is also of immense benefit to the soul, mind, mood as well … Read more
When seniors live alone, there is the constant need to climb on the bed, get into the bath, take something from a shelf, or even get down from a height. They might also need to get into a car or get down from it. But these tasks are usually difficult due to their weak bones. … Read more
Most seniors have swollen feet because they tend to be less active, which results in the buildup of fluid in their feet. More commonly, however, swollen feet in the elderly is caused by certain health conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, and some others. For seniors with swollen feet, one of … Read more
Are you a senior or a caregiver looking for shoes that are light and easy for elderly people to wear and move around? Then getting a good pair of Velcro slippers is your best bet. These slippers are usually worn indoors, but they can equally serve as fashion slippers and are ideal for seniors battling with health … Read more
As a senior, you’d certainly prefer to take a 5-minute ride on a scooter to taking a strenuous 20-minute walk. Getting around could be challenging especially for the elderly, as the same body that was full of energy in your youth can no longer pull you through even to the shortest distance. One smart way … Read more
Due to the convenience, portability, and ease of use that they offer, tablets are fast becoming more popular than desktops PCs and notebooks. In the United States, the Apple iPad is by far the most popular brand of tablets. Though relatively more expensive than tablets by other brands, iPads have longer battery lives, more durability, … Read more