For someone who is elderly, lacking in balance and strength, getting in and out of a conventional bathtub is fraught with dangers. If you can't...
Beginners’ Info
All you want to know about caring for elderly parents
Does Medicare Cover Shower Chairs ?
A fall in the shower could be fatal for you, or your elderly parent, and a shower chair is an easy option for extra safety. With so many items...
Does Medicare Pay For Bath Chairs ?
Getting in and out of the bathtub, can, for elderly adults, present many difficulties and risks. And it isn't hard to imagine all the accidents you...
Does Medicare Pay For Bathroom Grab Bars ?
As the bathroom presents so many risk factors for the elderly, it has become the next terrain to be combed in my search to discover which items are,...
Does Medicare Cover Bed Rails ?
Looking after loved ones who are either bedridden, have difficulty getting in and out of bed, or who simply need to pee a lot at night, can...
What DME Is Not Covered By Medicare ?
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...
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...
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...
Why Is Hygiene Important For The Elderly ?
As caregivers, we are responsible for trying to keep our loved ones as healthy as possible, and good health demands good hygiene. If we notice that...