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- Injection How-to’s
- Managing Pain
- Exercises & Positioning for the Bedridden
- Senior Driving Issues
Creating an Alzheimer's Friendly Backyard or Outdoor Area
Backyards can be a relaxing place to stroll or enjoy the sunlight for some Alzheimer’s disease patients; however, you should ensure the area keeps to Alzheimer’s safety guidelines. Individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease may still be able to enjoy gardening with some supervision. Alzheimer's patients who are prone to wandering will require greater safety precautions in order to ensure they do not leave the area. Check the plants. Remove plants that have spiky ends, thorns or...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Creating an Alzheimer's Friendly Home: A Step-by-Step Guide to Dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease, Safety, & Care
Creating an Alzheimer’s friendly home is similar to child-proofing a home; your best bet is to keep your solutions simple, re-evaluate the situation as needed and make sure that the changes you’ve made to the home really do work for you and can provide optimal Alzheimer’s care solutions. Just as some children will definitely find scissors or other sharp objects to play with, others will stay calm and play dolls all day; each individual with Alzheimer’s disease will have...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Home Safety Solutions
Following are a few safety precautions that will help make your home a safe place. For ideas and tips on assistive devices that can help you with everyday tasks click here. Remove throw rugs. Clear floors of all small objects such as bathroom scales or doorstops, to reduce the risk of slipping or tripping. Install additional phones to avoid tripping over extension cords. Avoid wearing loose or floppy slippers or shoes. Check all stairs and thresholds for loose hardware or...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Before Hospital Discharge—Evaluating Your Homecare Needs
If you are confined to bed, your hospital team (nurse or discharge planner) will assess your ability to move about and position yourself for maximum comfort and to prevent skin breakdown. They will decide whether you need a trapeze to help raise yourself in bed and will examine your ability to transfer in and out of bed, either to a wheelchair or to an ordinary chair. Walking If you are able to be up, your hospital team will evaluate your...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Bathroom Aids
.ggtv { padding:0; margin:0; } Help seniors whose mobility, strength or stamina is limited with ten helpful tips for using and maneuvering within the bathroom. This video is part of an innovative series that we are proud to re-introduce and was created by a leader in the field of supportive homecare, Dr. Ernest Rosenbaum. Bathing Aids Grab bars (Figure 12) can be fastened to the bathtub or attached to the wall for safety and ease in getting in and...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
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