When the time comes to find a long-term care facility for yourself or a loved one, there are many important decisions to be made. Depending on where you live, you may or may not have many different nursing homes to choose from. While location and budget are very important factors for most people, there are many other things to consider. You will want to be sure that you are choosing a home that provides a high standard of quality and care. The question then becomes how do I find...

The aging U. S. population is very independent and wants to try to do things themselves, if possible. They want to get on & off buses by themselves so they want a step stool that is easy to see, safe & sturdy to stand on that is 6 inches high. They also want a step stool light enough for the bus driver to pick up & easily store inside the bus while in transit.

The Senior Step is a lightweight yellow step stool that has a black sandpaper top for sure footing when...

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...

To find the appropriate senior home care is quite a daunting task. It's a decision where caregivers, who will become such an important part of your loved one's life, are the best possible match.

The kind of services caregivers will provide determines the qualities to look for in caregivers. Some senior home care providers will drop by for a few minutes to provide medical services, while others may spend several hours a day with the senior in less formal circumstances. In the...

The installation of elevators in a residential environment is immensely helpful for the wheelchair bound and the aged members in the family. Besides making life more comfortable for these individuals, these accessibility equipments can increase the resale value of your homes. Residential elevators are less expensive and complicated compared to commercial elevators, and can be easily installed.

A Variety of Safety Features for a Variety of Applications

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The popularity of senior housing nestled alongside golf course fairways is being challenged by seniors’-oriented apartments and condominiums within walking distance of college and university campuses. Called "university based retirement communities," or UBRCs, these properties offer college coursework and a host of attractions and activities that many seniors find especially desirable.

Andrew Carle, an assistant professor and founding director of the program...

Dealing with Alzheimers disease in a parent can be a rather over-whelming experience.Alzheimerscan be challenging at best, heart breaking at its worst, and not only for the patient but for thealzheimers caregiver as well.

A Few Alzheimers Caregiver Tips and Memories to Consider

My family and I would like to share a few of our past memories, as well as pass along a few alzheimers caregiver tips we've learned along the way.

There are some simple things that you can do to...

It is no secret that many seniors who end up in nursing home are unhappy. They receive little or no attention, they are taken from a home environment and placed in a retirement facility, diets are usually poor, and activities lacking. They are also quite an expensive form of care. Nursing homes have been the standard in the past because of their accessibility and often close location to the resident's past home. However, there is a new standard in the world of elderly care. This new...

Green Funeral

Going green is a common theme these days and green funerals are becoming more popular. This is a welcome sight for the funeral industry which has seen a reduction in the amount of revenue generated from traditional burial methods.  The funeral industry has had to adjust to become more nimble by offering an alternative or less traditional burial choice to their clients to stay competitive.  Funeral homes are beginning to see the advantages of becoming more...

If you happen to be considering buying a recliner lift chair, you will discover several items you will need to know to be able to choose one that may be proper for you or your loved one.

A lift chair recliner can help just about any individual who has trouble rising up from regular pieces of furniture, while still providing every one of the relaxation of a standard recliner chair. Many individuals who have mobility problems will have difficulties getting comfortable in typical...