Guest Blogger5 Benefits Installing a Stair Lift
Are you or one of your family members having trouble getting up and/or down the stairs at home? If your answer is yes, then you may want to consider investing in a stair lift for you home. A stair lift, also often known as a chair lift or stairway lift, is starting to become the most common solution for those who are no longer able to safely navigate the stairs. Most seniors prefer to age at home because of the comfort and security it provides them. Below, you will learn more about the benefits that a stair lift can provide
Continue readingElectricity Emergency Preparedness for Seniors and Caregivers
Power outages aren’t very common, but when they do happen in your community, do you know what to do? Preparing for power outage emergencies won’t be as easy as getting a 72-hour emergency kit ready—especially if you are an elderly or are caring for someone who is. Here are a few things that may help you ensure your safety or of the elderly in your care. IDENTIFY THE RISKS Knowing what you're up against is a big step toward being prepared. WHAT CAUSED THE POWER OUTAGE? Natural disaster. Accidents leading to power failure. WHAT ARE THE IMMEDIATE RISKS? Do you
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Kathy MacaraegDownsizing A Home Full of Memories
Helping Your Aging Parent Downsize When someone lives in their home for several decades, chances are, the home is jam-packed with a lifetime of memories and stuff. As our parents age, they may need to downsize their belongings in anticipation of moving in with family, an assisted living facility, or even to a new condo in a fun retirement community. It can be overwhelming to find the right place to start when it comes time to downsize. If your parents are like mine, everything has meaning. My mom still has things from when she was my Girl Scout leader! If
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Jeff DaileyHow Bidets Help Disabled People
One of the biggest benefits that are normally associated with bidet seats is that they are extremely beneficial to people that are disabled. If you are handicapped or have a disability of any kind, then an attachable bidet seat can be beneficial to you by simplifying the cleaning process greatly. Nearly all bidet seats work out of the box for handicapped individuals. Bidet seats differ from traditional bidets in that they do not require the user to traverse from one fixture to another for cleaning. Therefore, if you are handicapped or disabled and you want to simplify cleaning yourself after using
Continue readingAttachable Bidets for Any Bathroom
The attachable bidet makes the bidet a bathroom fixture that can be installed in virtually any bathroom. You no longer need to set aside a separate corner for a bidet. Instead, you can have this fixture installed right on your toilet seat. The bidet will use the same source of water as the toilet. Some bidets may also need a source of electricity, but outlets are typically within reach. There's an attachable bidet to suit any needs as long as you know what you're looking for. If you're new to the idea of a bidet, there are several factors that
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Richard BitnerHow Family Caregivers Can Design a Senior-Friendly Kitchen
The bathroom is typically the most dangerous room in the home for elderly adults, but the kitchen isn’t far behind. Every year, thousands of American seniors suffer injuries in their kitchens. Some of those injuries are minor, like small cuts to fingers, but many of these injuries are serious or life-threatening. As family caregivers, we can help reduce these risks by designing safer kitchens for seniors. How Family Caregivers Can Design a Senior-Friendly Kitchen How can you make the kitchen safer for your elderly mom, dad, or grandparent? Here are four key areas where smart kitchen design can reduce the risk
Continue readingSeniors Regaining Independence Where They Need It Most
On average, people use the toilet at least 6 times a day. It is one of the most basic activities in life and is also one of the most common reasons for seniors to start losing their independence. As we age, cognitive and balance issues can make going to the bathroom difficult and in some cases, even dangerous. Seniors all over the world are now turning to the bidet for help. Seniors Regaining Independence Where They Need It Most What is a bidet? Bidets have long been known as a hands-free way to wash sensitive areas with a stream of water.
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Kimberly JohnsonEco Home Improvements to Save Seniors Money
If you are spending more than 10% of your income to keep your home above 21°C, then you meet the World Health Organization’s definition of fuel poverty. This disproportionately affects the elderly, who tend to be on a lower income, live in older homes and spend more time indoors. Combined with weakened health, seniors are also more likely to become seriously ill due to an inability to heat homes. However, this can be tackled by making energy efficiency improvements. This eco-friendly solution could knock thousands of dollars off a senior’s annual fuel bill, helping them to stay warm throughout winter, while limiting their
Continue readingNeed a Clearinghouse for Clearing the House?
Fingers crossed. A friend is trading her suburban house for an urban condo, which means the baby grand has to go. It has had no takers. At the last minute, I see a post from a gentleman who orchestrates neighborhood events seeking...a piano! He can handle the move and tuning. I rush to contact both people and arrange an introduction. They share a dream of keeping the music going; neither can fathom a baby grand being left at the dump. It might work out. Need a Clearinghouse for Clearing the House? Welcome to the new world of downsizing...where anyone can
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