In today's world, home safety for the elderly is very important. Maybe you've had parents or grandparents visit, and you're not sure whether your house is fully equipped to handle them. By reading this article, you can decide whether your home is safe enough for your loved ones.

Tip #1: No More Slip & Slide

Firstly, a fall can be very dangerous for an elderly person. Thus, making sure that your house is as slip free as possible is your first step. If you have rugs in...

Falling down can hurt! Many people will have a few scrapes and bruises from falling down when they were younger, generally from the playground. As we grow older and get a better sense of balance, we fall down less - unless you're unluckily blessed with the tendency to be extra clumsy. Teenagers tend to fall down less than children, and adults less than teenagers. However when people get older, their sense of balance deteriorates - and thus fall prevention for seniors is very important....

One of the best ways to tackle aches, pains and stress is to take a relaxing bath. The feel of warm water splashing on your skin can simply soothe your body and take out all the tension from your mind. Bathing also gives a physical relaxation to take away the stress of the many other things you can do at home. Having a bath is one of the ways people who are suffering from anxiety disorder can relieve their anxiety. However, for an elderly or a disabled person, enjoying a bath without...

Most people, including you and parents in their lives reach a point of time when they cannot take care of themselves. Unfortunately, not all senior citizens or elderly parents are taken care of by their children because of various complications in life. It is possible that the son or daughter is so busy with his work schedule that they do not have enough time to spend on looking after their aged parents. It is also possible that most children do not want to take care of their parents...

By:  Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, R. N., Attorney at Law

Caregiving can be a beautiful, though difficult experience.  We love our parents, and want to help as they grow frail and less able to do for themselves.  It is our last chance, at this part of their lives, to show love, to be loved and to help them as they once helped us when we were babies.  But can they drive you a little crazy (or a lot) in the meantime?  You bet!

For those who are caring for an...

Wheelchair platform liftsare ideal accessibility options for older and disabled people. Using these devices, these individuals can reduce the accessibility problems in their homes or offices and gain more freedom, mobility and independence. These lifts are effective solutions which are designed to lift a disabled person or an old person from one floor to another while comfortably sitting in it. These can be operated either using electricity or hydraulic technique.

Wheelchair...

Given the constant increase in the percentage of aging population, it’s only natural we start thinking about nursing homes. The Internet is an excellent guide towards senior living, offering a wide range of information and many health care options. Experienced and dedicated placement specialists offer free consultations, helping direct one to the right senior care option. In order to search for available nursing homes, you will have to enter your name; the senior’s name and...

It’s important to understand that making a lifestyle change is an investment, both financially and emotionally. As with any investment, you want to do your due diligence. Many other fields of investment use formulas to help guide this research. A real estate investor looks at things like rental income, location, and down payment. A new car buyer has to consider gas mileage, financing terms, warranties, and so on.

And so it is when looking at senior housing options. The...

It is difficult for a handicapped person to travel to places everyday. Wheelchairs are good for traveling but sometimes it poses a problem. It is a problem to go up to a vehicle with a wheelchair.

But if you install an auto wheelchair lift at the back of your vehicle then it becomes an easy matter to pick up the wheelchair into the vehicle. Everything is done automatically and you do not need to push the wheelchair up or down.

You can even get down the car in the similar...

Being a primary caregiver is tough and it is universally known that the job of becoming one is a difficult transition in life. It is extremely tough to go through a reversal of parent and child in a family. It was your mom and dad who where the strong ones earlier telling you things like, “It is ok, everything will be fine soon”. They encouraged you and helped you out when it was most needed.

But as your parent starts aging, things start to change a bit. This is...