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by Gareth Williams | Dec 3, 2019 | Bathroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Personal Hygiene, Safety
Until you spend time with someone with mobility issues, you probably won’t ever come into contact with a raised toilet seat, or for that matter have any idea what they do. It’s as my parents’ caregiver that I discovered them. There are a number of...by Gareth Williams | Dec 3, 2019 | Bathroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Safety
About 18 months ago, my now 90-year-old mother had a hip replacement, and I became acquainted with all the accessories that we were going to need to use. Probably the most important of which was the raised, or elevated toilet seat. Now there are lots of different...by Gareth Williams | Dec 2, 2019 | Bathroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Personal Hygiene, Safety
Before I became a caregiver to my two parents, I never really gave much thought to how difficult even the simplest activities, such as sitting down and getting up, can become as we get older. To help with mobility problems there are many pieces of equipment and, for...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...We and use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. We may store and/or access information on a device and process personal data, such as your IP address and browsing data, for personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development. Additionally, we may utilize precise geolocation data and identification through device scanning.
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