by Gareth Williams | Sep 6, 2019 | Beginners Info, Health Care, Safety
Does Medicare Cover Bed Rails ? Original Medicare Part B does not typically give cover to bed rails for regular beds, but it does cover hospital beds under certain circumstances, and these do come with bed rails. As I said above, in certain circumstances Medicare Part... by Gareth Williams | Aug 30, 2019 | Beginners Info, Health Care
Working out what is and isn’t paid for by Medicare Parts A and B, and other plans you may have, is at first very confusing. So, hopefully I can help you and clarify a few things. What DME is not covered by Medicare ? Only DME which is prescribed as... by Gareth Williams | Aug 25, 2019 | Beginners Info, Safety
9 Great Alternatives To Bed Rails For The Elderly Last year my Mom had a hip replacement at 89, and in the hospital her bed was fitted out with some 3/4 length collapsible bed rails. Since my Mom’s return home from the surgery we have discussed getting some for... by Gareth Williams | Jul 5, 2019 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene
What Is Personal Care For The Elderly ? I have been the caregiver for my parents for over ten years altogether, and as their physical conditions have changed with time, so have the different types of care that I have to provide. Generally, the older your elderly loved... 
by Gareth Williams | Jun 27, 2019 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene
Why Is Hygiene Important For The Elderly ? As caregivers, we are responsible for trying to keeping our loved ones as healthy as possible, and good health demands good hygiene. If we notice that our parents are maybe not as sweet smelling, as they otherwise could be,... by Gareth Williams | Jun 23, 2019 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene
75+ Caregiver Tips: How To Convince An Elderly Person To Bathe ? If you are going to be your elderly parent’s caregiver, you are making a decision which will involve taking on a huge amount of responsibility and many challenges along the way, and convincing your... by Gareth Williams | Jun 23, 2019 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene
How To Tell Your Elderly Parent They Smell ? Talking to our parents about such personal things as hygiene is never very easy, but it’s sometimes a bullet that you just can’t dodge. And if they are having problems looking after themselves you need to know,... 
by Gareth Williams | Jun 23, 2019 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene
How Often Should An Elderly Person Bathe ? You’re probably noticing, as I have done with both my parents, that with time your elderly parents have less and less energy to get everything done in the day. And to put it bluntly, less enthusiasm for doing a lot of... by Gareth Williams | Jun 23, 2019 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene
Is A Lack Of Personal Hygiene A Sign Of Dementia ? As your parents get older you may be finding that they aren’t seeming to bathe very often, or that their clothes are, well, a bit wiffy. Or, perhaps you are their caregiver, and you know that they are bathing... by Gareth Williams | Jun 19, 2019 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene
48+ Caregiver Tips For Elderly Hygiene Issues And Care Personal hygiene can be a very sticky subject to discuss with elderly parents. I am lucky with my mom, as I do the laundry, I buy all the groceries she needs, and living with her I know if she has showered or... 
