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Aging in Place: Tips for Your Home

As part of my work with Gilbert Guide, I visit countless Web sites for senior living; I never cease to be amazed by the luxurious ambience that many of these...Read entire article »

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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...Read entire article »

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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...Read entire article »

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Medication & Risk Factors That Lead to Falls

Aging sometimes means reduced balance, coordination, vision, strength and agility. These factors, along with certain medications and even our home environment, can increase our risk of falling. Ground-level falls are...Read entire article »

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Hospital Suitcase

The transition of going from a senior care facility or the home to a hospital doesn’t need to be stressful. Download Gilbert Guide’s Hospital Suitcase for a list of all...Read entire article »

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Face Sheet: Patient Information At-a-Glance

A face sheet is used by physicians, caregivers and care managers so that an individual’s health and medical requirements along with personal preferences are listed in an easy-to-use format. Download...Read entire article »

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Medication Tracker

Make sure all caregivers, physicians and pharmacists have the same patient information by keeping track of the medications you or a loved one takes. Download our easy-to-use Medication Tracker.   ...Read entire article »

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Tips to Reduce the Risk of Falling

The elderly are more prone to falls, which can cause and/or exacerbate health issues. Download Tips to Reduce the Risk of Falling for practical in-home fall prevention techniques.    The...Read entire article »

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What Is…Durable Medical Equipment (DME)?

Durable medical equipment is paraphernalia used for medical purposes that is meant for repeated use. Examples include hospital beds, walkers, wheelchairs and oxygen tents. Medicare covers the costs of some...Read entire article »