Archive for 'Elder Care'
Why The Walk-In Tub Is The Safest Bath For Seniors
April 13th, 2008. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
Perhaps the most frightening time of a senior citizen’s day is bath time. One of every three seniors will fall annually. One half of those will fall again within the same year. With weakened muscles and bones, maintaining their balance is not as simple as it once was.
Their fear of falling is very real. […]
Walk In Tubs Are An Amazing New Bathroom Compliment
April 13th, 2008. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
A walk-in tub is one of the ultimate innovations to assist an elderly or handicapped person in maintaining their independence and dignity. The family has less fears of their loved one bathing unassisted with one of these tubs.
Perhaps the most difficult part of bathing in a conventional bathtub is stepping into and out of the […]
Top 10 Tips For Traveling By Air With An Elderly Parent
April 12th, 2008. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
Have you traveled with your elderly parent or parents when they were frustrated, overtired, and stressed?
Based on personal experiences with my own mother, I’ve put together ten ways to help achieve a safe and joyful air travel experience with your elderly parent.
In order to avoid stressful moments in travel with my elderly mother, I made […]
Tips when Buying a Mobility Scooter
April 12th, 2008. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
In the UK, mobility scooters are well established and have their place. They are an absolute boon when you are unable to get around easily, struggle to walk longer distances or simply want be able to have the independence to get out and about, visiting friends instead of being prisoner in your own home staring […]
How the Sandwich Generation Can Help Their Parents Create a Legacy of Meaning
April 12th, 2008. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
As a Baby Boomer member of the Sandwich Generation, perhaps you have already had talks with your aging parents about their wills, beneficiaries, and advanced medical directives for hospital care. But have you discussed an ethical will or the legacy of meaning they wish to leave behind? As parents grow older, it becomes […]
Alzheimer’s - Keeping Your Business On Track While Supporting Your Parent
April 12th, 2008. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
Do you or any of your friends have a parent with Alzheimer’s? What I’m sharing in this article would have been helpful for me to read prior to experiencing the drastic shift in my mother’s lifestyle last year. I never expected to have such an emotional roller coaster. It took some innovative strategies to […]
Role Reversal - When Parents Resist
April 11th, 2008. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
Your parents are getting older. You see things slipping. The house is not as clean as it once was, your mother is increasingly forgetful, your father has lost weight, and you are concerned about their safety when they drive. So as a responsible child you bring up the subject. How do […]