For an Active Life
October 10, 2011 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
Senior services are support services specifically designed for the elderly population. These services may be provided free of charge or may require payment. Senior services encompasses a lot of things, including the giving out of senior health information, house repair, home sharing, adult day care, and social activities, among many others. Senior services are sometimes [...]
Smooth Transfer
October 3, 2011 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
It is very important to set all our affairs in order so that our loved ones won’t be burdened with too many details in the event of our death. Estate planning is crucial because it ensures that our assets will be transferred smoothly when we are no longer here to oversee them. Estate planners are [...]
Paying Back
September 21, 2011 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
When my mother recently got into an accident and broke her leg, it was up to me to take care of her. After all, she has raised me well and it is about time to give back all the love and care that she has given me all these years. Aside from the regular therapy [...]
Easy Storage
September 14, 2011 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
When you have persons with disability or elderly living in your home, it is very likely that you may have problems with the many equipment and apparatus everywhere. Given the limited space that you have, it is likely that you will feel irritated bumping and tripping on these things when you go around the house. [...]
Love our Elders
September 7, 2011 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
Senior adult day care is a collective term that is used to describe public and private services designed to provide a safe and pleasant environment for older people who have reached the status of senior citizens. Together with programs and activities operated by private institutions such as churches, senior day care centers are often operated [...]
Free Again!
August 29, 2011 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
After a serious accident at work, I was left with having to walk with much difficulty. I had to undergo a few physical therapy sessions before I was completely healed. And the doctor said it would take long before I can get to recover. Having to go around in pain, I would usually defer from [...]
Wipes Infused with Protective Formula
August 29, 2011 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
The most sensitive areas of the body are also the parts that need to be constantly cleaned. This is true for babies as well as the elderly. Washcloths are effective but they can sometimes be rough and cause irritation. A better way to keep sensitive areas clean and healthy is with the use of pre-moistened [...]
Equipment that Aids Mobility
August 8, 2011 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
Devices designed to improve and/or assist a person’s ability to move around range from the simple cane to high technology machines such as mobility scooters. The more common mobility aids are canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs. Canes and crutches help support the weight of the patient and ensure that the injured body part is not [...]
Geriatric Care
July 26, 2011 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
Geriatric care management is the process of planning and coordinating the care of the elderly to improve their quality of life and to maintain their independence for as long as possible. This process is sometimes referred to as senior health management, elder care management, or professional care management. Health care, as well as psychological care, [...]
Excellent Absorption
July 19, 2011 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
Urinary incontinence, commonly referred to as loss of bladder control, is an embarrassing situation for most people. Overflow incontinence is the first type of urinary incontinence and occurs when the bladder does not know when to empty. A person suffering from overflow incontinence may choose to use heavy duty underpads which are designed for use [...]
