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Raised Toilet Seat or Commode: Which Is Right for You?
For many people, using the bathroom becomes more challenging with age, after surgery, or when...
5 Bathroom Safety Aids for Safer Independent Living
The bathroom is one of the busiest rooms in your home—but it's also one of the most challenging....
7 Tips to Make Your Home Safe and Supportive After a Stroke
Adjusting to life after a stroke is never easy, but creating a safe and supportive environment can...
Powerful Ways to Relieve Lower Back Pain in Older Adults
Lower back pain is common in older adults, but that does not mean it should simply be accepted as...
What Causes Shuffling in Older Adults? (And Why You Shouldn’t Ignore It)
You may have noticed it — a slower step, a slight shuffle when walking. Even when you point it...
Can Hearing Loss Increase Fall Risk in Older Adults?
When people think about fall risk in older adults, they usually think about balance, strength, or...
Types of Shower Chairs: Benefits, Features & How to Choose the Right One
Types of Shower Chairs: Benefits, Features & How to Choose the Right One A shower chair is...
Tips for Choosing and Using a Cane Safely
Tips for Choosing and Using a Cane Safely A cane can provide valuable support for balance and...
Is it time for a caregiver? Assessing your older adults needs
Sometimes an older adult's need for additional help is obvious. It could be that he or she is...
Pressure Sores: What you need to know
Pressure sores also known as bedsores are injuries to the skin, and underlying tissue, primarily...
The link between Vision Health and Behavioural changes
Vision and Behaviour are linked People often think that failing vision comes hand in hand with...
How Much Calcium Do You Actually Need?
Most of us learn that calcium is essential for bone health in school - but the truth is our body...
How to prevent a heart attack and stroke
6 Tips from a Cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn is a cardiologist who specialises in the prevention and...
Maintaining Healthy Joints
Joint pain is a common complaint—whether it affects your knees, hands, hips, or ankles—but much of...
Understanding Pneumonia in Older Adults
Pneumonia is a common illness that affects millions of people annually. While pneumonia can occur...
Sugar and the risk of falling
Did you know that recent studies show a correlation between sugar intake and the risk of falling...
Are you getting enough Vitamin D?
Are you short of Vitamin D? Vitamin D deficiency is a global health problem, affecting millions of...
Navigating Sleep Challenges in Seniors
It’s exhausting to wake frequently in the night. Sleep is a fundamental aspect of one’s...
Sleeping positions that Reduce Pain And Discomfort
There are many reasons why seniors wake at night, but a top one is chronic pain. If you’re...
When did you last have your blood pressure checked?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major health problem that is common in older...
Which Medications Increase Your Fall Risk? And what can you do about it?
Falls are a major reason for seniors to lose independence and mobility. More than one in four...
5 Warning Signs Of Pending Mobility Issues In Seniors
Mobility is essential for senior independence. But many people don’t find out about their older...
The threat of dehydration in seniors
Dehydration is dangerous for senior health It's summer. It's hot! In these conditions, drinking...
Helpful tips for managing bedsores
Elderly individuals who have limited mobility face a potential risk of developing painful bed...
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 stealthy condition that silently weakens bones, often revealing its presence...
Helping someone to the bathroom – some practical tips
The simple fact is we are all ageing. Our body, and sometimes our mind, betrays us, and things...
Prevent Alzheimer’s Wandering
Alzheimer’s wandering is dangerous Getting lost or accidentally wandering away is a serious issue...
Post-operative recovery kit
After your surgery, there are a variety of things you need to know for your safety, recovery and...
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...
Just for you – Pensioners specials you need to know about
List of Pensioners Specials on Offer Across South Africa | May 2023 1. Groceries Food Lover’s...
What you need to know about compression socks
If you struggle with Oedema (swelling of the ankles, feet and legs), lymphoedema (when the bodies...
Reducing the discomfort of Oedema
It’s called Oedema. And it’s one of the most common problems and causes of discomfort amongst...
12 Healthy living tips for wheelchair users
A healthy lifestyle is important for everyone, regardless of circumstance. Diet, sleep, exercise,...
Why is dehydration such a problem in older adults?
A dehydration problem in older adults can arrive quickly. Some symptoms come on suddenly, and you...
8 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR AFTER AN ELDERLY PERSON FALLS
Falls are a serious matter for older adults. Not to be underplayed or understated. Even if you’re...
Which is the best walking aid for me?
Sometimes we all need a helping hand! If walking has become stressful, and anxiety inducing, if...
When to choose a Heavy Duty wheelchair
What is a Heavy Duty wheelchair? A Heavy Duty wheelchair is essentially a bariatric wheelchair. A...
So what’s normal memory loss?
Normal memory loss, Dementia, and Alzheimers. Terms commonly thrown around and oftentimes used...
How to Use a Cane Correctly
How to Use a Cane Correctly Canes are valuable assistive devices that can, IF used correctly, help...
Is it time for a cane?
Is it time for a cane? And what are the benefits of using a cane? Every[body] is different - and...
How to wash someone’s hair in bed
How to Wash Someone’s Hair in Bed (South Africa Guide) Clean hair improves comfort, confidence and...
How to get up from a fall: A step-by-step guide for seniors
Every year millions of seniors experience accidental falls that require medical attention and...
When to choose a standard basic wheelchair
What is a standard basic wheelchair – and what is it for? A standard manual wheelchair, also known...
Benefits of Stretching When You’re a Wheelchair User
So you think stretching is the domain of the young and flexible? Think again. In a chair or out,...
Bathroom safety checklist for seniors
Did you know that people use the toilet 7 times a day on average? And that this figure, increases...
When to choose a recliner wheelchair
Most people won’t encounter the problem of bedsores or pressure sores. However, wheelchair users,...
Wheelchair Accessible Home: 6 Quick Fixes
Let me ask you a hypothetical question: Do you have a wheelchair accessible home? If you took a...
How to use a walker correctly
Isn’t it strange? Nothing is ever as easy as it looks. Using a walker correctly is certainly a...
Wheelchair health: Why posture is key to comfort and health
Most of us, when we think of pressure injuries, immediately think of pressure cushions. And yes,...
Life in a chair: 5 keys to comfort
WHY IS POSTURE SO IMPORTANT? It gets a little annoying. Everyone banging on about posture – and...
7 keys to ensure your chair is correctly setup for YOU
GOOD POSTURE SHOULD NOT REQUIRE ANY EFFORT ON YOUR PART. It is largely determined by the setup and...
Walker or Rollator? Which mobility aid do you need?
If walking has become stressful, and anxiety-inducing, if you have difficulty balancing or tire...
Maintaining Your Wheelchair: 5 essential wheelchair care and maintenance tips
Research shows that the average wheelchair-bound individual spends approximately 9 hours per day...
7 Top tips to make your wheelchair COVID safe
Wheelchair COVID Safe Tips for cleaning and disinfection So we all know that proper wheelchair...
8 Crucial considerations when choosing a Wheelchair
So, you need to buy a wheelchair. But, which one? How do you choose? Where do you begin? With so...