Lift chairs were invented using a prototype of the recliner chair, which was invented the 1920s.  This invention was patented in 1931 by cousins Edwin Shoemaker and Edward Knabusch.  The cousins also are the founders of La-Z-boy furniture, a store which is best known for its quality reclining chairs.  The first motorized lift chair came about in the 1980s, so that medical assistance professionals could transfer their patients with more ease.  The basic components of...

The three daughters were in the tennis club lounge heavily drinking and lamenting about their crazy ninety year old mother and her sexual promiscuity. They were discussing how she was spending a thousand dollars an evening on male studs supplied by an escort service. It was agreed that in a few more years she would be broke and that there would be nothing left for them to inherit. Their mother had undergone two open heart surgeries and she survived them both. They wished she would die...

The term hospice is rooted in the idea of offering 'hospitality" such as shelter and a place to rest, to sick and weary travelers. It became a term applied to specialized care for dying patients in 1967 by Dame Cicely Saunders at St. Christopher's Hospice in London.

The philosophy of hospice to accept death as the final stage of life. Hospice care today offers help to people during the last phases of an incurable disease so that they can live as comfortably as possible....

Everyone is entitled to live independently, however, some people need a little extra help in doing so. There are many specialist companies in the Gloucester, Hereford and Cardiff area that provide mobility aids of the highest quality with the added guarantee of 24/7 breakdown assistance.

These companies are dedicated to not only ensuring their customers receive a first class service whilst purchasing their mobility aid, but they receive the same high quality aftercare. Part of...

Choosing the best care home for your needs can be one of the most important tasks you may need to do during your senior years. Moving into the right caring home is the key factor in determining the quality of your life. Get it right and you can enjoy many active years with support and companionship. What's more, your loved ones can rest easy knowing you're in good hands and a happy environment. So how do you go about finding the right caring home for your needs?

When looking for a...

Growing old is inevitable. And as much as we would want to skip that phase in life, the more that we will be headed that way. If we think it will never happen to us, think again because in the peak of our life and our health, unimaginable as it can be, we will need nursing home care. Circumstances change; in fact, it is the only thing that is constant in this world. Certain as it seems, as we are approaching our senior years, we will be forced to seek for assistance from some of these...

As you have aged you have discovered that you cannot lift the same amount of weight nor can you stoop over as many times. Moving requires both and then some. I look forward to a move nearly as much as having an extra hole drilled into my head. Many senior have found that there is a new, and growing, group of movers that specialize in moving seniors (they are called senior moving managers).

Many seniors have found that they cannot handle the same home they had while their...

Assisted living facilities are becoming an increasingly popular option for elderly people that are still mobile and active but require help with some daily tasks. Assistance is generally provided in areas including cooking, bathing, and medication while the community aspect of a facility offers social activities as well as group meals and other group based activities. Choosing the right assisted living facility is essential to ensure that your parent, grandparent, or you or your partner...

As in any major decision it is important to get all the facts. Deciding the type of care your family member or loved one should have can be one of the most important decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. Whether you are contemplating a <a title=Nursing home at Great Places! rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href= >nursing home</a>, <a title=Assisted living at Great Places!...