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Author :: Jerry Ford  |
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| Article Title :: Inventors Create Wheelchair Innovations for Safety, Affordability and Mobility |
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| The prolonged use of a wheelchair is a reality for over 100 million people across the globe due to disabilities brought about by illness, accident or advanced age. Among the challenges faced by this large and diverse group are; lack of access to adequate wheelchairs due to poverty, the risk of serious and even life threatening injury due to wheelchair roll-away or wheel pinning, and impediments to travel caused by the cumbersome nature of standard wheelchairs.
Fortunately, there are innovators at work who have in recent years addressed these issues through some truly amazing wheelchair inventions.
Don Schoendorfer, a mechanical engineer from Orange County, Californ (read full article) |
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| Category :: Elderly Care Articles |
Author :: Russ Miles |
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| Article Title :: Hearing Impaired? Hearing Aids? Advice for “Deafies” and those who put up with us |
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| I have always had a hearing impairment. I was born with a 70% hearing loss in both ears. While I had a mother who was sensitive to my disability, I never believed there was anything wrong wth me. As a child, I refused to wear hearing aids.
When, at 19 years-of-age, I bought one hearing aid, it was as if someone turned the sound up. I felt even more invincible. By the time I was 30, I knew I needed aids in both ears. It was not for 25 more years that I would learn that hearing aids alone were not enough.
Granted, most persons who donÂ’t hear very well do need hearing aids. If they think they will look stupid wearing aids, these people have no idea how stupid they (read full article) |
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Author :: M. Sanders |
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| Article Title :: Elder Care Services - Determining Your Level of Care |
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| The condition of the person seeking nursing care is the key factor in your choice of a long-term care facility. All skilled/intermediate care nursing facilities provide personal care and residential services including rooms, meals, planned activities and programming to meet social and spiritual needs. The levels of nursing and therapy services offered vary quite widely, and these should be carefully matched to the individualÂ’s needs. The residentÂ’s physician is involved regularly in the direction of a residentÂ’s care. The nursing staff works with and keeps the residentÂ’s physician updated on any changes in the resident.
Sheltered Care
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| Category :: Elderly Care Articles |
Author :: M. Sanders |
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| Article Title :: Making the Nursing Home Choice |
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| While placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision, there may come a time when it is the right one. It will help if you do your homework and trust your instincts.
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the nationÂ’s nursing homes provide care to over 1.5 million people. Over 90% of these residents are over age 65. Most of the residents are frail and require round-the-clock supervision due to dementia.
Things You Need to Know
A nursing home is a residence that provides room, meals, nursing and rehabilitative care, medical services and protective supervision to its residents. While someone coming from the ho (read full article) |
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Author :: Phil Campbell |
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| Article Title :: Why Everyone Over 50 Should be Training for the Senior Games |
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| by Phil Campbell, M.S., M.A., FACHE
Senior Games participant and author of
Ready, Set, GO! Synergy Fitness - 2nd EditionNew biomedical research proves why everyone over age 50 should be training for the Senior Games.Research discoveries in 2002 show that we can unleash the most powerful body fat-cutting, muscle-toning, anti-aging substance known to science, naturally, with specific types of exercise, and the workouts necessary in training for many of the Senior Games events do the job.The American Heart Association recently cited research showing that high-intensity exercise can significantly lower the risk of heart disease. Simply, as exercise intensity goes (read full article) |
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| Category :: Elderly Care Articles |
Author :: J Shipper |
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| Article Title :: Should You Join AARP? |
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| The AARP used to be the American Association of Retired Persons.
The AARP is known for representing and speaking on behalf of aging populations based in the United States.
It is involved in all kinds of activities such as:
negotiating reduced rates for prescriptions, housing, tourist attractions, automobile rentalsm motels and hotels.
It is at present involved politically with the Medicare Prescription Drug Program.
The AARP was founded in 1958 by Ethel Percy Andrus and hopes to have 70 million members in the next ten years due to the increasing age of the US population.
It is interesting that the AARP is fighting (read full article) |
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| Category :: Elderly Care Articles |
Author :: Phyllis Staff, Ph.D. |
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| Article Title :: Scaling Down (Almost) Painlessly |
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| Moving to a smaller house or apartment in a retirement community almost always involves a certain degree of trauma, both for the elder who's moving and for family members. However, by planning ahead you can reduce the discomfort involved and turn what might well become a nightmare into a pleasant event.Begin by Planning for the MoveWhere is the elder moving? Go to the actual house or apartment with tape measure, pad and pencil and write down measurements. Floor space is important, but don't forget about ceilings. Many elders own large pieces of furniture that may not fit into rooms with low ceilings. Your work here will determine which pieces can move with your elder. (read full article) |
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Author :: Caroline Smith |
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| Article Title :: If Using The Stairs Has Become A Daily Struggle, A Stair lift Could Change Your Life |
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| Using stairs is an everyday nightmare for many people. As we grow older the stairs in our home can become more of a struggle due to mobility problems associated with old age, an accident or illness. Often when out shopping or in a public place an alternative can be found such as a lift or escalator, but the stairs at home can become a daily challenge. Many people who experience difficulty climbing the stairs come to dread having to use them. For people whose bathroom or toilet is upstairs it can be even more of an issue.When faced with the challenges that limited mobility brings to the home, there are several options. An expensive and disruptive choice is to move into a bungal (read full article) |
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| Category :: Elderly Care Articles |
Author :: Stephanie Macintosh |
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| Article Title :: Massage Therapy for Senior Citizens |
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| Massage therapy can offer senior citizens a number of benefits that will greatly improve their sense of health and wellbeing. As the population continues to age, it is important to consider ways that we can work to improve the lives of those affected by the passing of time. A number of studies have shown that massage therapy can have a direct impact in managing the effects of aging. It has also shown promise in bringing comfort to those suffering from arthritis and other physical ailments.
As people age, they naturally become less active. This lack of physical activity can lead to the onset of other conditions which, if not dealt with, can greatly reduce their quality of life. T (read full article) |
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Author :: Torey Farnsworth |
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| Article Title :: Assisted Living: Tips on How to Choose a Facility |
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| It is easy to be fooled by fancy drapery or expensive furniture that may decorate a care facility. Even though a facility looks high class doesn’t always mean the care provided is first class. The following are just a few simple guidelines to follow when selecting either a nursing home or an assisted living facility:1. Talk with people in the community who are familiar with the facility you are looking at. Get their opinions and feedback.2. In order to get the feel of the residents and their activity level, tour the facility during meals times, or right before or after a meal. Activity level is usually higher during these times. This will give you a general idea of the (read full article) |
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