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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...
Preparing Your Home for Knee or Hip Surgery
Over time, many of us experience knee or hip pain, and physical therapy, pain-relief medication,...
What you need to know about bed sores
If you are caring for an older adult who has limited mobility or any person confined to a bed,...
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...
Reducing the discomfort of Oedema
It’s called Oedema. And it’s one of the most common problems and causes of discomfort amongst...
What to do if a loved one falls? Your post-fall action plan
If your older adult has recently taken a fall, you’re probably worried about what to do...
12 Healthy living tips for wheelchair users
A healthy lifestyle is important for everyone, regardless of circumstance. Diet, sleep, exercise,...
How to create a senior-friendly kitchen
The kitchen is the center of the home, but when someone is unable to safely or easily move through...
SWOLLEN ANKLES IN SENIORS – What you can do
Swollen ankles and legs in seniors affect safety and quality of life Many older adults are...
Bathroom essentials: Raised Toilet Seat or Commode?
We need to talk about the bathroom! Or more specifically, the toilet! it’s a sensitive topic that...
Preparing for unexpected trips to the Emergency Room
Whether you care for an older family member, or not, it’s prudent to prepare in advance for a trip...
7 ways to reduce your risk of falling
If you or an older person you know has fallen, you're not alone. The risk of falling and...
How to wash someone’s hair in bed
Arguably, one of the biggest challenges in caring for someone that is bedridden, is managing their...
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...
Bathroom safety checklist for seniors
Did you know that people use the toilet 7 times a day on average? And that this figure, increases...
How to move a patient from the bed to the wheelchair safely, using a pivot transfer
Taking care of a spouse or family member at home is never easy. It can be both emotionally and...
What causes swollen feet?
Let’s discuss one of the most common aches and complaints experienced amongst the older...
6 HYGIENE TIPS FOR BED BOUND SENIORS
Whether it’s caused by chronic illness, advanced age, disability, or injury, being bedridden comes...
Wheelchair Accessible Home: 6 Quick Fixes
Let me ask you a hypothetical question: Do you have a wheelchair accessible home? If you took 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,...