For Bill, it was it was his grandfather he went to spend the winter with. His grandmother had died that summer and Bill's mother was holding down a job she couldn't leave. His father -- well, he wasn't around that much.

So there was no-one else really for Grandpa. Bill had always loved the old man. As a little boy Grandpa had been his hero. He could fish, whistle, play a banjo and tell great Civil War stories about the countryside he and Grandma had built their homestead in. They...

Alzheimer's afflicts millions of people around the world.  As of yet, there is no known cure for Alzheimer's and everyone can be afflicted regardless of how healthy we are.  The shocking thing about Alzheimer's is it can attack any age, too.  Some signs of this disease are slow while some will hit very hard.  It is important that people with Alzheimer's get the care they need to live normal, functional lives.  Because it afflicts millions across the world, there...

A long life can bring a lot of physical problems in its wake. But then it's completely up to you, whether you want to let these problems ruin your life, or whether you want to take necessary steps to retain the best quality of life possible. If the right resources are available, you would probably choose the latter option. So when moving around becomes increasingly difficult, then it's definitely time to bring mobility aids into the equation.

Physical disabilities can be really...

Old age and infirmity doesn't mean that you have to stay confined to your room. Do you have minor mobility problems which prevent you from walking long distances or climbing slopes? These problems are quite common in old age, but you must not let them stop you from enjoying life. If you want to be as active as possible, you may want to give mobility scooters a try.

But First Exactly What is a Mobility Scooter?

A mobility scooter is very much like an electric wheelchair,...

Are you tired and frustrated at having to depend on the help of others to move around your own house? Old age may have caught up with your body, but you surely still retain a fiercely independent spirit. You should not consider leading an inactive life as the only solution. If you want to remain active, nothing can stop you and mobility lifts can actually help you!

One of the most challenging jobs, for you in old age, is definitely climbing the stairs. Simply moving to a single...

The responsibilities of taking care of a loved one at home after a major illness or surgery can be an overwhelming task both physically and mentally. In some cases the recovering family member may have some reservations and an unwillingness to ask their son or daughter to give up a job to care for them. In these cases, having professional home care Chapel Hill, NC can help in easing the patients concerns and allow both family members and the one being cared for with more quality time...

Home care service can be classified into generally medical and non medical or those which require very less medical assistance.

Medical or hospital care service as the name suggests is a complete medical diagnosis and treatment facility depending on the health conditions of the senior member. These medical services comprise of all medical drugs, equipments, tests, hospital treatment services, nursing and cleanliness and the necessary ambience required along with the...

Self esteem is an integral part of an individual's mental makeup and human psychology. It is an image we have about ourselves, how we feel, how we react to our work, our relationships with family and in general, how we socialize in the community as a whole. Self esteem is viewed as the basis of human psychology and each person is quite aware of their own self esteem. The same awareness of self esteem is present in the elderly, though it may change with the changes in the lifestyle and a...

“Old people will need a lot of pills.”

One day, the grandson of the granddad observed that his granddad needed a lot of pills. The observation might have been crude, but certainly is a right observation. In reality, we find the senior citizens take a lot of medication and pills everyday. The medications will be so varied that it could be difficult to keep track of it. That is exactly why the aging people possess a dispenser kit where they keep their medicines for...

Most people are not entirely sure what home medical equipment entails. In truth, this term is very general and encompasses many different items. Basically, it is any piece of medical supply equipment that you can use outside of a medical care facility. For example, it would be impossible for someone to stay in the hospital for weeks just so that a broken arm can heal. They do not need constant medical attention nor are they unable to function normally without supervision. All they need...