by FSM | novembre 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Owning a mobility scooter can significantly enhance a person’s quality of life as it allows them to move more freely inside and outside the home. However, there are laws surrounding mobility scooters that must be followed to keep the rider and everyone around them as...
by FSM | novembre 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
You shouldn’t have to sacrifice mobility as you get older or if you suffer an injury and can’t move around as easily. While wheelchairs get the job done in most cases, there are situations where using an electric scooter is much more convenient. Not to mention how...
by FSM | novembre 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Whether you’re a business owner or use a wheelchair to get from one place to another, it’s important to understand what makes a space wheelchair accessible. This guide from ADA-Compliance offers specific details and measurements to ensure you have wide enough...
by FSM | novembre 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
A lift chair can significantly enhance a person’s quality of life and how much they enjoy relaxing in their home. Part of senior living may include aches, pains, soreness, or other conditions or diseases that limit mobility. Sitting down in a recliner may be simple...
by FSM | novembre 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sometimes seniors who strive for independent living need a little assistance around their homes. This assistance doesn’t mean they are incapable of accomplishing routine tasks or movements, but having the right tools, products, or devices can help them navigate their...
by FSM | novembre 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Seniors should feel safe in their homes at all times. However, some of the most innocent features of a home could be creating the most significant risks. Things like improving the lighting in hallways and bathrooms may not seem necessary, but those simple things can...
by FSM | novembre 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Developing and maintaining healthy habits can be challenging for seniors living at home, especially amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, with a little guidance and understanding of how each dimension of wellness impacts your life, you can approach your lifestyle...
by FSM | novembre 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
The body’s immune system has been a popular point of discussion over the last several months during the coronavirus pandemic. People with compromised immune systems are generally more susceptible to getting ill, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists...
by FSM | novembre 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Fracturing a hip is painful for anyone. Seniors especially experience a significant amount of pain and have a much more difficult time making a full recovery. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of hip fracture patients is likely to...
by FSM | novembre 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Protecting the heart is one thing seniors living at home need to practice daily. While some heart diseases and conditions are genetic and unavoidable, many of them are controllable and preventable. Developing healthy habits is important for the aging population, and...
by FSM | novembre 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many things that change throughout a person’s life, especially when they get older, developing osteoporosis shouldn’t be overlooked. According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, it is known as a silent disease since there are typically no warning signs of...
by FSM | novembre 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
No one wants to become a scam victim, but it could easily happen if you aren’t aware of the various tactics and methods scammers use. Seniors tend to be targeted more than other people simply because they are more vulnerable. Falling victim to a scam can lead to...
by FSM | novembre 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Getting quality sleep is just as crucial as getting the right number of hours of sleep. Sleep apnea occurs when people experience breathing interruptions while they are sleeping. Sometimes these interruptions can last for ten seconds or more and frequently occur...
by FSM | novembre 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
A common assumption is that seniors visit the emergency room mostly for medical emergencies like strokes and heart attacks. While these are reasons for visiting the emergency room, there are plenty of other reasons as well. According to the World Health Organization,...
by FSM | octobre 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
When it comes to getting older, people have different views about what it means to age gracefully. Some people view it solely from a financial perspective, while others simply want their physical health to be good as they age. However, one of the key ingredients for...
by FSM | octobre 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Depression is very real and needs to be treated seriously. But even the happiest people can develop something called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is a form of depression that occurs about the same time each year and is related to seasonal changes,...
by FSM | octobre 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
When you reach a certain age, you may realize you can’t do some of the same things that were natural several years ago. Whether it’s because of a disability, injury, or simply getting older, asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of. According to the Family...
by FSM | octobre 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you’re entering a time in your life where a senior loved one needs some extra senior care, you may be wondering how you will juggle it with all of the other responsibilities you have. According to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, roughly 22% of...
by FSM | octobre 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s may require some different actions on the part of the primary caregiver. It’s sometimes difficult to predict how your loved one will react in certain situations or environments, so it’s sometimes ideal to avoid situations where...
by FSM | octobre 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
According to Pew Research Center, the number of people living in multigenerational homes has doubled since 1980. The cost of having an aging parent live in an assisted living facility can be overwhelming, so it often makes more sense to have them move in with you....
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