Senior Safety
Is a Lift Chair the Right Tool for Your Senior?
Using a lift chair might not be something that your senior has considered before now, but it can definitely make life easier and even safer for her. The lift chair is something that will likely replace your senior’s favorite seating, so it’s important that she is comfortable with it. What Is a Lift Chair? Lift…
Read MoreCan Your Senior Stay Independent and Avoid a Fall?
You might find yourself wondering if your elderly family member’s goals to both avoid a fall and remain independent are mutually exclusive. They really aren’t, especially if your elderly family member is ready to get serious about fall prevention. Get More Active Physical activity is going to help your senior’s body to move better and…
Read MoreHow Mold in the Home Affects Health
Everyone is familiar with mold. You might be most familiar with it as the stuff that grows on the food you forgot in the back of the refrigerator. But, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mold is everywhere, and it has been for millions of years. Mold thrives in damp environments.…
Read MoreCould a Smaller Home be Safer for an Aging Parent?
You grew up in a two-story colonial with multiple bedrooms, living areas, and bathrooms. Now that your parent is getting older, you worry that the house is too much when it comes to heating expenses and upkeep. You think a smaller home would be safer. Here are the pros and cons of moving your parent…
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