by Gareth Williams | Nov 30, 2019 | Bathroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Safety
If you are looking after an elderly parent, or loved one, you undoubtedly have to look carefully before you buy new equipment, and if you aren’t familiar with all the different types it can all get a bit confusing. Before my mom’s hip replacement surgery,...
by Gareth Williams | Nov 28, 2019 | Bathroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Personal Hygiene, Safety
In the summer of 2018 my mom had a hip replacement, and as her caregiver I had to procure all the required kit for her rehab. A raised toilet seat was one of the most important pieces of equipment we were going to need, so that mom would be able to protect her hip...
by Gareth Williams | Nov 26, 2019 | Beginners Info, Safety
Just like winter, summer comes with a number of fresh challenges and worries, with regard to our elderly parents. I have put together tips I have used for over 10 years caring for my parents, for helping you identify different areas which can be a safety problem in...
by Gareth Williams | Nov 22, 2019 | Beginners Info, Safety
If you, like me, have a tendency to worry about how your elderly parents are doing, and about their safety, winter is probably when you worry the most. 100+ senior safety tips for winter what to prepare ahead of winter keeping warm inside going outside in the...
by Gareth Williams | Nov 20, 2019 | Beginners Info, Safety
With spring comes a flurry of activity in the yards and homes around us, as we all enthusiastically set about the task of maintaining our gardens, houses and apartments. You, though, may not be too enthusiastic if you are worrying about your elderly parents overdoing...