Senior Care Resources

It is very common for a person to need a hip replacement however those who are affected the most are our elderly. As we grow weaker with age, this takes a toll on our body leading to surgeries such as hip replacements. Although considered a casual procedure, no one truly wants to have to go […]

As we grow older, our body starts to fail us, and we just can’t get about as we once used to. But few seniors have enough upper body strength to manually push a self-propelled wheelchair for walks in the countryside. What an exhausting way to spend your retirement! It’s almost as bad as trying to

As a person gets older, they can often lose some of their control and strength. This can make even the smallest movements quite difficult for them. For this reason, elderly people often need the help of an extra aid to assist them with walking. Although they can also use a walker, today we’re going to

It comes as no surprise that choosing the right wheelchair can be a stressful process for both patient and caregiver.  With so many things to consider before the purchase can even take place, choosing the right model that serves all of your needs can be a difficult task indeed.  Whether it is a transport wheelchair

Hearing aids are an invaluable little piece of audio engineering. They make everyday life for impaired people with deteriorating hearing that much easier, as well as giving their ears a much longer functioning lifespan. It is no small exaggeration to say that many people’s lives would be much more difficult, and much emptier, without them.

There is nothing more frustrating than finally getting your hearing aids, then experiencing usage problems with them.  Going from being excited to hear more of the world again, to being unable to correctly adjust the volume to your needs can be disheartening.  This can leave you feeling more isolated than before and have a detrimental

If you have recently gotten dentures there are lots of new things you are getting used to.  The routine of removing and cleaning your dentures at the end of the day and remembering to put them in in the morning are probably the main ones.  You will have been introduced to a whole new world

For some elderly people, particularly those who have issues with mobility, there can be a high risk of developing pressure sores on their buttocks. These are caused by somebody sitting down in the same spot for too long, without moving over or standing up. This painful outcome can be difficult for some elderly people to

Foot pain is annoying for anyone, but especially for older people. Older women tend to suffer from a lot of foot pain, mainly because of prolonged discomfort in the feet from high heels or boots. It has been proven that one of the best ways and only foolproof way to prevent foot pain is to

While it is sometimes difficult to admit, sometimes opening jars and cans can be incredibly difficult and requires a lot more effort than it should. This can be an especially prevalent problem for older people who may be suffering from conditions like arthritis or just have weak hands. It can be a massive blow to