If you’ve ever completed a course of physical or occupational therapy–or provided care for someone who has–you know that the discharging therapist sends you home with a recommended home exercise plan to keep your recovery on track. But did you…
Wheelchair-accessible tubs offer spa-like experience. January is National Bath Safety Month. It’s easy to take bathing and showering for granted, but as we age, those hard and slippery bathroom surfaces pose a safety hazard, particularly when combined with balance problems,…
Caregivers, these tips can help keep at-risk peoplefrom wandering. Wandering can be a huge concern among caregivers for and families of people with cognitive disorders, and with good reason. Just last month, a Silver Alert for a 91-year-old woman with…
Never underestimate the power of a good haircut or manicure. Looking good helps people feel good. That’s true for everyone, regardless of age or abilities – and many of us found out in 2020 just how much we missed those…