Forms of Elderly Planning
February 22, 2011 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
In the news: the average retiree cannot live on their retirement money and savings. As a result of the reduced buying power of world currencies what retirees thought to be sufficient for them to live their remaining years in comfort turns out to be short of expectation. The main problem is the lack of financial [...]
Features of Medline Disposable Pads
February 2, 2011 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
It is important to choose disposable pads that will provide the best protection. Medline disposable pads come in different forms. There are adult disposable briefs, protective underwear, liner systems and Capri pads. Medline’s adult disposable briefs offer over 9 performance levels in its design. Features such as soft anti-leak cuffs, breathable outer cover and quick-dry [...]
The Need for a Living Will
January 25, 2011 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
Our family has a history of Alzheimer’s disease. Thus, my mom made sure that she will be taken care of properly in case she acquires the dreaded illness. When she turned 40, she had already drafted a medical directive in the form of a living will. This is a written document that specified what types [...]
Reclaiming Independence
January 21, 2011 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
Many senior citizens find it hard to walk or maintain balance. They need walkers elderly to allow them to have more freedom to move. Independence can be a very important thing to many who have found their mobility being limited by old age or illnesses. Walkers for the elderly help support their desire to be [...]
Life Starts
January 7, 2011 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
adult diapers, elderly diapers
I’m sure you have seen books with the titles Life begins at 40, Life starts at 50, and so forth. I found these books interesting and funny at the same time. I keep wondering why people have to put an age. It is quite simple. Life starts.
Life starts at any age. Going [...]
The Usefulness of Shower Seats
December 15, 2010 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
Some bathroom accessories and fixtures are meant for the safety of the user. The bathroom, if not properly planned can be the most dangerous room in the house. Falling in the bathroom is a common incident especially for the elderly. Keeping it safe is easy with various easy to use and easy to install accessories. [...]
Be Your True Self
November 11, 2010 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
You shouldn’t feel ashamed. It happens to everyone. At one time or another, someone you know, care and love will have a difficult time going through it and accepting it. Incontinence is the inability to voluntarily control your bodily functions. It may be caused by physical, chemical, or psychological factors.
But the worst thing linked [...]
Safety in the Bathroom
November 3, 2010 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
For most senior people, getting in and out of the tub is the most hardest thing to do when they are bathing independently. And for senior caregivers, it is also the most difficult aspect of providing care. Poor balance and fear of falling greatly affects people’s ability to make safe transfers. Uneven tub shape, inadequate [...]
Helping Patients Manage Incontinence
October 12, 2010 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
There are different causes of incontinence. Whatever the cause it is important that the patient feels comfortable. Many patients who suffer from incontinence become overly conscious of their condition to the point of refusing to go out. Their activity level is drastically reduced. Fortunately there are many products that can make these patients less conscious [...]
How to Improve Geriatric Mobility
October 6, 2010 by BlogYrHealth
Filed under Elderly Care
Aging results in physical changes in the body. This makes the person vulnerable to diseases and impairments. Geriatric syndromes include impaired cognition, incontinence and difficult mobility. Geriatric mobility becomes problematic but oftentimes we underplay it as an unavoidable part of aging. Let us be aware that appropriate intervention can significantly improve geriatric mobility.
Efforts to improve [...]
