There’s no denying that many seniors find it challenging to engage in activities outside of the house. Elderly people live longer than ever before, but the ability to engage in activities outside the house is slowly dwindling. They may be physically and emotionally unable to find pleasure doing activities they did years ago. By engaging…
Fun Recreational Activities to do at Home with Elderly Loved Ones
As we age, our bodies change. We lose bone density and muscle mass, and our joints may stiffen. These changes can lead to physical limitations and decreased mobility. As a result, many seniors face challenges participating in recreational activities they once enjoyed and leads them to stay in their homes longer. And because they acquire…
Bathtub lift Chairs – Should You Buy New, Buy Used or Rent?
Bathtub lift Chairs – buy new, buy used or rent? Bathtub lifters are now available in many different designs and with very different equipment. Thus, of course, the budget that we present to you in this article must be quite rough. The very classic model with a seat frame, for example, can be purchased in…
Care Home and Nursing Home FAQs
What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home? Some people use the terms care home and nursing home interchangeably, but they are different. A care home is an establishment that provides personal assistance for residents who need help with their activities of daily living (ADL), such as bathing, dressing, toileting or…
Bathing Safety Tips for the Elderly
Owing to better standards of living, people across the world, especially in developed countries, seem to increasingly prefer bathtubs to showers. Some of the main reasons behind this is that bathtubs give a luxury feel to one’s bathroom and offer an exquisite bathing experience desired by many. In addition, it provides relaxation to a user’s…
Oxygen Saturation in the Elderly: What You Need to Know
What is Oxygen Saturation? Oxygen saturation is having more oxygen (O2) in your blood. What it causes is that oxygen molecules enter the tissues of the body. Ongoing evaluation of respiratory functions and lung activity is very important . Since our body depends on oxygen to live its decrease or increase can be dangerous. The…
Ways to Prevent Cognitive Decline in Aging Seniors
As our loved ones get older, they may find themselves forgetting things that they never had problems remembering before. They might even have a hard time remembering the names of people that are important in their lives or failing to recall some important life events. This inevitable change they experience may lead them to feel…
Rollator Types for Elderly Mobility
The rollator – live independently and stay mobile! The rollator was a little frowned upon until a few decades ago. Behind the scenes, he was referred to as a “Pensioner Porsche” or “AOK Ferrari”. There is absolutely no trace of this negative attitude today. The mobile walking aid very soon proved in practice that its…