Law for Senior Citizens and Care Givers
If not now, when? Many people dread thinking about death, and most put off planning for it. If you’re caring for an aging relative, or if you’re over age 65, now is the time to do so. Living Wills One of the first things you can help a senior with is setting up a Living […]
How to Set Up a Basic Home Medical Emergency Kit for Elderly Care
Some of the most common injuries that occur in the home are bumps, bruises, scalds and burns. Unfortunately, amongst the elderly, falls are the most common cause of injury but also mostly preventable. According to the CDC, with adults aged 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions 1. […]
Helping Yourself Live with Arthritis
You have arthritis. And until scientists have perfected modern-day miracles such as regrowing cartilage or being able to control our immune cells (they’re working on it), arthritis can’t be cured completely. How frankly you face your arthritis, however, can make a huge difference in how you are able to cope with the problem and how […]
Freedom to Travel with Your Loved Ones
Your aging parent, relative or friend deserves the freedom and mobility to travel across the country or around town. If your loved one needs a wheelchair, travel can be challenging. The following tools and tips can help you find convenient ways to travel with minimal fuss and maximum comfort. Traveling with a Wheelchair Wheelchair technology […]
Caring for the Elderly: How is Grandpa’s Ego?
As we live longer in modern times, the middle generations the ones that have kids of their own and living parents, are sometimes faced with a life changing situation. One of the elders has passed away and the other one, sometimes after many years of living together, is suddenly facing life on his own. It […]