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Helpful tips for managing bedsores
Helpful Tips for Bedsore Prevention and Treatment
Yes, you can achieve an effective workout without leaving your chair.
Let’s talk about chair exercises. Exercise is one of the most important investments a person can...
Help! I feel dizzy
When it comes to dizziness a common ailment among seniors, there is a lot you can do to help them...
Five facts you should know about Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a hidden epidemic that silently weakens bones, often revealing its presence only after a fall. This treatable yet often overlooked disease affects a wide range of individuals, and its consequences can be severe. Here are five crucial facts you need to know about osteoporosis to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Helping someone to the bathroom – some practical tips
Helping someone to the bathroom – some practical steps, emotional considerations, and safety tips to ensure a respectful and supportive toileting experience.
Prevent Alzheimer’s Wandering
It might seem unbelievable that seniors who are frail, slow-moving, or use a walker could possibly wander. But it really does happen!
Here are few ways to reduce wandering behaviour and keep your senior safe.
Post-operative recovery kit
Post-op recovery is different for everyone. The aim is to make life as simple and easy as possible. This is where daily living aids come into play, offering the needed helping hand just where and when you need it. These are some of the most commonly recommended items used post surgery that will aid your recovery:
Ailing vision shouldn’t deprive you of the joy of reading!
Many older adults still enjoy reading. But, it is a pleasure that becomes increasingly difficult to indulge or sustain. Audio books allow seniors to continue reading on their own. Here is a list of free audio books resources for your listening pleasure.
Just for you – Pensioners specials you need to know about
Pensioners specials on offer across South Africa
What you need to know about compression socks
If you struggle with Oedema (swelling of the ankles, feet and legs), lymphoedema (when the bodies tissues swell), or varicose veins, you may have wondered if compression socks would be a good idea. In 90% of cases, yes, they can be. But, there are exceptions. This is what you need to know: