35 Useful Tips to Prevent Falls in Elderly With increasing age and the need for care, risk factors for falls increase. These include decreased muscle strength, poor eyesight, sleep problems and daytime sleepiness, incontinence and dizziness. In addition, external factors influence the risk of falling: poor lighting, tripping hazards, new glasses or an unfamiliar environment….
15 Rollator Usage Tips for Seniors
The rollator is usually only an aid for a certain period of time and is not intended as a permanent solution. It should serve as an aid in a transitional phase after operations or when muscle function is restricted. And only until the person concerned can move on their own without a rollator. There are…
Walking Aids for the Elderly: Types and Features
Walking aids have long since become socially acceptable. In the past, elderly people with impaired mobility were only given a wooden walking stick, but today even the walker is no longer noticeable on the streets. However, it is not that easy to find the right walking aid. The following overview is based on the medical…
7 Points to Consider Before Purchasing a Bathtub Lift Chair
1. Advice and information: Before you convert your bathroom, you can get advice from an independent body in advance: there are housing advice centers in many major cities. For example in a country like Germany, the employees visit you at home and you work with them to consider which measures could be useful. The good…
Obesity in Seniors: Risks and Prevention
Senior obesity is a real risk factor for poor health and loss of autonomy. Difficult to fight, overweight can nevertheless be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A balanced diet, associated with an adapted physical activity are thus the keys to aging well. Obesity in Seniors and the Elderly, a Public Health Problem It’s no…
Preparing to Take Care of an Elderly Loved One at Home
It is true that at present it is possible to entrust elderly relatives to reception establishments. However, despite the fact that these various establishments have the necessary infrastructure, the required facilities and competent staff, a large number of families still wish to keep their elderly and dependent relatives at home. Also, if you are interested…
Thinking of Caring for a Senior at Home? Things to Consider
There is no miracle solution to deal with the loss of autonomy of an elderly person. Many factors must be taken into account and weigh in the balance. How then to take care of a senior at home? What should be taken into account when a senior needs daily help at home? When someone you…
Is Taking Care of the Elderly Really Worth it?
Taking care of the elderly is not an easy task as you may know or imagine, because it requires a lot of patience, dedication and as I like to say “you have to pour yourself into body and soul . ” But in this post I would not like to talk about the difficulties or…