Helping seniors (and caregivers) make well-informed decisions
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
Due to their weak bones and muscles, most elderly people (seniors) find it hard to keep themselves stable while walking. And that's why they are prone to falls, which can result in various fatal consequences. A smart way to protect them from falls is … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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, … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]