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How Seniors Can Stay Safe in the Pool
Seniors at the Pool – Rules for Safe Use Summer is a good time to recall some safety rules for swimmers and non-swimmers at the pool. Safety at home or…
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Ready, Set, Shower! Find the Perfect Chair for Safety & Comfort.
Finding and Using the Best Shower Chair for You Using a shower chair is a simple undertaking for the average person. But then again, only some people use a shower…
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Clearing Slippery Ramps for Safe Wheelchair Access
Clearing Your Slippery Ramps For those who use a walker or a wheelchair and a ramp to enter and exit their home, ice and snow on your ramp can be…
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Fire Safety for the Elderly: Why Photoelectric Alarms Matter
Smoke Alarms, Fire Safety, and Seniors’ Homes Fire safety is a concern for a caregiver every day of the year. Smoke alarms help many caregivers who are caring for elderly…
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Beating the Heat: Tips for Staying Cool and Safe in Summer
Staying Cool in the Summertime It’s summer, and it’s hot here in Texas. It’s getting hot wherever you are this summer. And that heat can be dangerous to those who…
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Holiday Meals for Swallowing Difficulties: Tips and Strategies
Swallowing Difficulties and Holiday Meals Does someone in your household or extended family have difficulty swallowing or chewing? If so, part of planning your holiday dinner should be a few…
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Swallowing Problems in the Elderly
Info about swallowing problems in the elderly. I recently read an article about a man who had a stroke and suffered from swallowing problems. He had a tube called a…
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Managing Thin Skin on Elderly
My mother had thin skin on her arms. One day she tripped and almost fell while I was standing next to her. I reached out and grasped her arm to…
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5 Steps for Safely Using a Tub Transfer Bench
A shower can be so relaxing, can’t it? It is great to sit back and let that warm water wash away your dirt and worries. However, for a person who…
2 min readJan 24 2023
