Understanding Wheelchair, Scooter, and Walker Assistive Devices
Posted by Chris on 11/20/2023 to
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Unless you use a wheelchair or walker, it's often hard to understand what they're all about. Yes, they function as a mobility device to take a person from place to place. But they're far more than just that. For people who need them, wheelchairs
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Lifting Techniques for In Home Caregivers
Posted by Chris on 6/12/2023 to
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If you are taking care of a spouse or family member at home, you are at greatest risk for back pain when you are: • Pulling a person who is reclining in bed into a sitting position. • Transferring a person from a bed to a chair. • Leaning over a
[Traveling with Seniors Part 4] Medication Management on the Go
Posted by Chris on 10/27/2022 to
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Ensure a Comfortable Ride [Traveling with Seniors Part 3]
Posted by Chris on 9/22/2022 to
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Traveling often times means spending a lot of time in cramped automobile and airplane seats. This can cause your loved one to suffer neck and back pain or worsen the symptoms of arthritis and other conditions during your trip. In this third
[Traveling with Seniors Part 2] Portable Transfer Aids for Room Mobility
Posted by Chris on 7/25/2022 to
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There’s nothing like your own room and your own bed. Dealing with cramped hotel rooms can be difficult for seniors because they lack the conveniences found at home. For the second installment of our Traveling with Seniors series, we’re going to
Mobility Aids for Caregivers
Posted by Chris on 7/25/2022 to
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Whether this is your spouse, parent, or patient, it's your job to get them to the doctor by 10:30. The person would rather do it by themselves--if they could. They want to; they are motivated. But they simply aren't physically able. So think of