Caregiver Blogs:

Among the challenges facing the caregiver of an Alzheimer’s patient is the fear that they will wander from home and not be able to find their way back. Locator devices and systems have become more readily available in recent years, and among the latest is … Read Full Post

When you’re worried about a loved one home alone or living on their own an emergency response system can give you both peace of mind and access help in an emergency. A new resource for alert systems is Value Tech Supply, … Read Full Post

When caring for an elderly parent or relative, the amount of information that you must maintain to facilitate their care can be extensive.  This responsibility can be a drain on your energy and take you away from spending valuable time with your loved one.  While … Read Full Post

There is no shortage of choices for male incontinence or female incontinence. Whether you buy reusable briefs that can be washed or disposable briefs that are worn once and discarded, variations in size, absorbency, fit and materials mean that … Read Full Post

A transport wheelchair may be a caregiver’s best friend. Designed and manufactured to be portable, a transport wheelchair is lighter than a traditional wheelchair, typically weighing under 30 pounds—those made with lightweight aluminum frames can weigh under 20 pounds. What’s more, it … Read Full Post

You might think of elder mobility issues as problems walking, but they can start sooner and in more subtle ways. Whether from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, knee pain can making climbing stairs difficult even as walking itself is still easily accomplished. To limit pain as … Read Full Post

Each year, millions of people depend on incontinence supplies to protect them from embarrassing accidents. Incontinence supplies consist of underpads, guards and liners, just to name a few. Incontinence is often a symptom of other problems, including … Read Full Post

More than 12 million people in the United States suffer from urinary incontinence, the body’s involuntary loss of urine. It is usually treatable and sometimes curable, but many people are too embarrassed to seek medical help for their condition. Urinary incontinence products such as incontinence … Read Full Post

Walking canes are used for various reasons, providing walking assistance for those with problems of balance or with weakness or pain in their hip, leg or foot. There are some key features to be aware of when buying a cane. The handle or grip should … Read Full Post

The typical American bathroom makes home safety experts cringe. They see it as one of the most dangerous rooms in the house. If you think about it, it’s plagued with hazards.

Slips and falls in the shower are on the rise. … Read Full Post

When a parent gets hip replacement surgery or has joint pain and weakened muscles, he will need more than a wooden or aluminum cane to help with balance and walking. Pick-up walkers with four solid prongs … Read Full Post

Getting in and out of the bathtub can be a perilous journey for older adults, even those as young as 60, according to recent findings by the University of Michigan Health System. Slips and falls account for over 20,000 fatalities per year in North America. … Read Full Post

When Ellen became weak, she needed additional support to move around. Like many older people who are frail or are coping with a disease … Read Full Post

Walking aids can change lives. For individuals with limited mobility, walking aids pave the road back to freedom and independence. These simple assistive devices give seniors the “legs” they need … Read Full Post