Many seniors assume that they’ll have all of the energy in the world when they retire, the feeling of low energy is very common among seniors. Sometimes, that low energy feeling can leave us not wanting to leave the couch. Energy levels naturally start to decline as we age, but there are things we can…
If you have shortness of breath or a lung or heart condition, your doctor may recommend using a pulse oximeter. If you’ve never used one of these devices before, you may be wondering what they are and how they work. What is Pulse Oximetry? Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive test that measures your body’s oxygen…
Osteoporosis is a common bone disease among men and women over the age of 50. An estimated 75 million people in Europe, Japan and the United States suffer from this disease each year, which occurs when the body loses too much bone. What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis causes the bones to become weak. Weak bones may…
The bathroom is a place for privacy, but it’s also one of the most dangerous rooms in the home. For seniors with mobility or balance issues, it can be a challenge to allow seniors to maintain dignity while keeping them safe. These ten tips can help make the bathroom safer and allow your loved one…
For those with limited mobility, showering can be a challenge. A bathtub transfer bench allows you to enter and exit the tub safely, so you can bathe independently. Similar to a bath lift, a bath tub bench allows someone with limited mobility to have shower while reducing the risks of a slip or fall. There…