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...
Safety
All you need to know about safety for elderly parents
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...
36 Caregiver Tips: How To Make Bathing Easier For The Elderly ?
With elderly parents, in terms of safety, the bathroom is the room of most concern due to all the obvious risks. And if you then start to think...
54 Bathroom Safety Tips For Seniors – A Helpful Guide
An exhaustive list of safety tips for seniors in the bathroom – equipment and common sense precautions to cut the risks for seniors of falling in the bathroom.
Are There Any Free Medical Alert Systems For Seniors ? How To Get One ?
How to get a free medical alert system, how to get one on medicare or medicaid, and the cheapest options if you don’t qualify for a free one.
What Does Telecare Mean ? What Does Telecare Do ?
The definition of telecare, examples of different types of telecare, several systems using a mix of types telecare, and definitions of the subcategories of telehealth and telemedicine.
Do Medical Alert Systems Work Outside The Home ?
Mobile medical alert systems for outside of the home. Monitored or unmonitored ? A list of popular systems and mistakes to avoid when choosing a mobile medical device.
Do Medical Alert Systems Require A Landline ?
An overview of different types of medical alert systems that don’t require a landline, and what these systems require to work.
What Is A Fall Detector ? And how to choose one ?
Fall detectors – how they work, Do they work ? The benefits ? Monitored or unmonitored ? Do I need it ? What are the must have features ? And is it really worth it ?