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...
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All you want to know about caring for elderly parents
100+ Summer Safety Tips For Seniors
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...
100+ Senior Safety Tips For Winter
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...
100+ Senior Safety Tips For Spring
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,...
Will Medicare Pay For An Adjustable Bed ?
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,...
Does Medicare Cover Crutches ?
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...
What Qualifies As Durable Medical Equipment ?
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...
Does Medicare Pay For Bathroom Safety Equipment ?
As our parents get older and more frail, the bathroom can come to represent a considerable challenge to some, and can threaten their independence....
Does Medicare Cover Walk In Bathtubs ?
For our elderly parents, stepping in and out of a bathtub can present great difficulties and risk, even if they are in relatively good shape. For...