Archive for 'Elder Care'
Pickleball Takes Over The Courts of Florida Retirement Communities
March 15th, 2011. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
While many people have no idea what pickleball is, this sport has taken many active adult communities by storm. Originating in the northwest, on Bainbridge Island in1965, pickleball is named after Joel Pritchard who wanted to entertain his two bored children. So he picked up a ping-pong paddle and a wiffle ball and began a […]
Used Mobility Scooters to Make Life Easier
March 15th, 2011. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
The ideal way to keep your independence and go where you want when you want, as you have always done, is to check out electric mobility scooters. There is lots of information and advice online if you do not know the first thing about scooters, read some reviews and research what is available and you […]
Study Shows Nursing Homes Are Havens For Criminals
March 15th, 2011. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
As our population grows older the number of seniors looking for a peaceful end to their lives that turning to nursing homes and assisted care facilities continues to grow. It is no secret that these facilities are usually understaffed and frequently use employees who are not all that well-qualified. Because of increased emphasis on profitability […]
How The Wall Clock Hidden Spy Camera Can Save Mom
March 9th, 2011. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
Elder abuse in nursing homes and assisted living facility is becoming a real problem in the United States. The whole issue was brought up front this past week when a childhood favorite of many seniors, Mickey Rooney, appeared before a Senate subcommittee on aging.
He testified about some of his own personal experiences as it related […]
Looking After Your Mobility Scooter
March 4th, 2011. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
Starting to find it more difficult getting around? If your joints are starting to ache and you are not as nimble as you used to be, then it might be time to consider getting a mobility scooter to make life easier. There is no need to forgo your independence with a scooter as it can […]
Present Ideas for Your Elderly Relatives
March 3rd, 2011. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
Most people would think that their loved ones who are elderly get excited by the new food processor they gave, or that shiny new alarm clock. However, more than likely, those presents will forever remain in their packaging and stay in storage. This is because their elderly loved ones would not want to have to […]
Senior Care In San Diego And La Jolla
March 3rd, 2011. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
Senior care in San Diego is something that has to be done when individuals reach a point in their life that things that are normal to every day individuals become harder and longer to accomplish sometimes even doing them wrong. Finding a professional senior caregiver should be a person who will be able to assist […]