As my mom's caregiver, I have an abundance of different gadgets and pieces of equipment that I have bought to make her life easier, and of all of...
Safety
All you need to know about safety for elderly parents
Will Medicare Pay For Bathroom Modifications ?
Sometimes the only option, for making a part of the home safe for our elderly parents, is to make modifications to the actual rooms, and the...
Does Medicare Cover Hoyer Lifts ?
If you are a caregiver, and you have a weak elderly loved who can no longer get in and out of bed without a lot of physical assistance, you may have...
Does Medicare Cover Patient Lifts ?
As Mom gets older, and weaker, I know that there will most likely come a time when I may need a patient lift to move her, and in my case it will be...
What Type Of Hospital Bed Will Medicare Pay For ?
Updated February 2022 As the costs, for the equipment for looking after our elderly loved ones, mounts up, it becomes really important to get...
What Does A Raised Toilet Seat Look Like ? A Beginner’s Illustrated Guide
It has been almost two years since my mom had hip replacement surgery, and I received my initiation into the world of big white blobby things called...
The Most Secure Raised Toilet Seats ? How To Make The Right Choice ? 50 + Examples
Just as you probably have, I have seen, and tried out, some pretty ropey, and wobbly, raised toilet seats. And as I wouldn't have my mom using them,...
What Is A Rolling Commode ?
If, as I do, you have an elderly parent or loved one that you care for, a rolling, or transport, bedside commode can be an invaluable piece of...
Drop Arm Commode vs 3 In 1 Commode: There’s At Least One Big Difference
My mom loves her 3-in-1 commode. Around 22 months ago, after hip surgery my mom used it both at the bedside, and then after that, over our actual...