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The ABCs of an Emergency Situation
A lot of seniors today do not have peace of mind for several reasons. One, they are bothered by the changes that happened with their physical body. Just imagine being able to walk independently during your younger years, and then gradually lose all of these things? Secondly, most seniors no longer have the presence of…
Fall Detection For Seniors
Fall detection for seniors has been offered for quite some time. However, there are a lot of questions on the reliability of the fall detection devices. While we do offer the fall detection technology, there are some issues that exist and will continue to exist for quite a while until the state of technology and…
Fall Proofing Your Shower
We have spoken about fall proofing a house and fall proofing a bathroom (which briefly covered fall proofing a shower), but have not gone into depth about fall proofing a shower. When fall proofing a shower, it is important to consider all aspects of risk and by that I mean any area and elderly individual…
What are ADLs and IADLs?
The Basic ADLs Include: 1. Eating2. Bathing3. Dressing4. Continence5. Using the restroom6. Transferring (the ability to move oneself Why are ADLs Important? ADLs, or Activities of Daily Living, are tasks a person performs throughout the day. As we age, our ability to remain independent is contingent upon our ability to perform ADLs. Around half of…
Products for Seniors
There are a wide variety of products available that can help seniors maintain their independence and improve their quality of life. Some examples of products that may be helpful for seniors include: Mobility aids: products like walkers, canes, and wheelchairs can help seniors with mobility issues get around more easily. Adaptive equipment: products like grab…