by Gareth Williams | Dec 1, 2019 | Bathroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Personal Hygiene, Safety
After my mom had a full hip replacement 18 months ago, like many other people recovering from surgery, or suffering from mobility issues, she had to find a way of raising her toilet seat to be able to sit comfortably, and without hurting herself. Luckily, there are...
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...
by Gareth Williams | Sep 28, 2019 | Bedroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Health Care
One of the largest, and most costly items, that seniors may need to consider purchasing to maintain independence in their home is an adjustable bed, so finding out how to pay for one is important. Medicare Part B will typically cover adjustable beds as durable medical...
by Gareth Williams | Sep 27, 2019 | Beginners Info, General Equipment, Health Care, Mobility Equipment
As a caregiver for your loved one, like myself, or as the organizer of their care in the home, you’ll be sorting out all the equipment your loved one needs, and finding out how in the world they will pay for it all. Original Medicare Part B will...
by Gareth Williams | Sep 25, 2019 | Beginners Info, General Equipment, Health Care, Safety
If you’re a caregiver to an elderly parent, or loved one, you will, I’m sure, be constantly on the look-out for different equipment and supplies that will make their life easier. To get your purchases covered by Medicare or Medicaid, they’ll need to...
by Gareth Williams | Sep 23, 2019 | Beginners Info, Health Care, Personal Hygiene, Safety
As our parents get older and more frail, the bathroom can come to represent a considerable challenge to some, and can threaten their independence. With all the risks of slipping and falling, and I’m sure that you, like my Mom and I, have been frequently looking...
