Home Safety
Caregiver Tips: Creating a Safe Living Environment for Seniors
It is encouraging to see individuals living longer, healthier, and happier lives. The Urban Institute projected that one in five Americans would reach the age of sixty-five by 2040, compared to one in eight just twenty years ago. However, it should be noted that advanced age is associated with increased disability. As a caregiver, it is vital…
Read MoreWhat you Should know about Downsizing During the COVID-19 Crisis
Downsizing before retirement can save seniors time, money, and stress. If you are a senior who is planning on downsizing in the next few weeks or months, you may be asking yourself some serious questions about how COVID-19 will impact your move. The following are answers to some of the most common downsizing questions you…
Read MoreLearn about the Basics of using an Electric Wheelchair
From power chairs to mobility scooters, there are so many different mobility aids that are available today to help people to live their life to the fullest. However, there is no denying that one of the most popular and effective aids out of all of them is the electric wheelchair. If you are currently looking…
Read MoreHow to Create an Environment Safe for Someone with Alzheimer’s
Taking care of a relative or loved one with Alzheimer’s disease requires patience and plenty of planning. As such, it’s very important to make your home a safe, loving, and comfortable environment for them. Thankfully, you are not alone — there is help available. Small Adjustments Many of the changes your home needs will…
Read MoreThe Best Advice for Seniors Who Want to Stay Safe at Home
Are you looking for ways to improve your ability to age in place? There are a number of changes that can enhance both your home and lifestyle with that goal in mind. Read on for important tips to help keep you safe, happy, and comfortable throughout your golden years. Clear your clutter There…
Read MoreHow to Design the Ultimate Bedroom for a Child on the Autism Spectrum
As a parent, of course you want to be sensitive to finding the best methods for encouraging your child to thrive. Setting up a great environment can feel challenging when your child is on the autism spectrum, but there are some simple principles to keep in mind that make it easier. Read on for…
Read More5 Tips to get Rid of Clutter — and Stress — without Harming the Environment
Are you living with a lot of clutter in your home? Maybe a loved one needs help removing some clutter from their lives? Clutter can do more than take up room in your home. Too much clutter and disorganization can actually cause negative effects on your life, but getting rid of it in the wrong…
Read More5 Tips for Improving Home Safety for the Visually Impaired
In 2004, some 3.3 million people over the age of 40 were living with blindness or low vision. Low vision meaning their reduced sight affected their daily activities. And by 2030, it’s predicted that this number will double as the rapidly aging population deals with diabetes and other chronic disease diagnosis,…
Read MoreEmpowering Caregivers is Vital to Preventing Falls
Last winter I slipped and fell in my driveway. It was early in the morning, so I did not notice that the driveway was covered in black ice. After I fell it was really challenging to get around, so I had to use crutches to maneuver for the next two weeks. I admit, the worst…
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