Mobility
Mobility Articles for Caregivers
Caregiving on the Go
My husband is a traumatic brain injury survivor and has mobility issues, balance and coordination issues, swallowing and speech impairments, cognitive impairments, and fatigue is often a challenge for him. Read more
A Trip to the Dentist
For 18 years I tried – unsuccessfully – to get Frank to the dentist for a cleaning. He felt that cleaning his teeth was a paltry undertaking when you considered the significance of his bigger problem, being paralyzed from the chest down. Read more
Successful Bathroom Transfers
Statistics show that many preventable accidents occur in bathrooms. Falls are the top culprit in this category. Wet floors and small spaces. Wet floors and small spaces are only some of the causes for concern in a bathroom setting. Read more
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5 Wheelchair Van Shopping Tips for Caregivers
If you’re the caregiver for an individual who uses a wheelchair, owning a wheelchair accessible van is helpful and can be more affordable with these tips. Read more
Aging in Place: A Real Choice
Consumers who plan to age in place should take proactive steps to modify their homes while they are still financially and physically able. Read more
Avoiding Mistakes when Buying a Power Lift Chair Recliner
If getting up and down from a sofa or chair is not as simple as it used to be for your loved one, buying a power lift chair may be the right move as they are relatively inexpensive for the benefits they provide. Read more
The 411 on Parkinson's
Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be devastating for families. Even more devastating is not understanding the disease, how to live with it, how it can be treated, or anything else about this debilitating disease. Read more
Home Elevators Supporting a Caregiver Environment
In-home non-medical care can immediately enhance lifestyle, improve independence and take pressure off the main caregiver. Read more
© Ian Allenden
Understanding Parkinson's Disease Psychosis
As PD progresses, up to 40 percent of the approximately one million Americans living with the illness will develop psychotic symptoms, primarily hallucinations, but also delusions. Read more
A Caregiver’s Gift
My husband Marty has to take a combination of eight different drugs seven times a day; this is in addition to routine vitamins. Each morning, I set them up in a pillbox so that there is no confusion about the schedule. Read more
Thanksgiving with Dysphagia
Thanksgiving is the holiday most focused on gathering around the table with family and friends to share a sumptuous feast. My father-in-law, Rodger, was never one to miss a meal. Read more
Traveling with a Loved One Using a Wheelchair
Traveling when you’re caring for someone in a wheelchair requires a little more preparation and planning than you may be used to, but the extra effort doesn’t mean you should shy away from it. Read more
Home Safety Tips
Suggestions to help keep the home safe, Read more
Charting Your Course with Parkinson's Disease Care
Caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease at home present an unpredictable course and caregivers must continually seek solutions and a positive direction for the care they provide. Read more
Caring for the Paralyzed
Shock and disbelief are probably the most common reactions immediately following the diagnosis of paralysis. Adjustment takes time for the caregiver, their loved one, family and friends. Read more
Simple DIY Modifications for a Dementia-Friendly Home
Are you caregiving for a loved one with dementia? Does your loved one share a residence with you? If you answered yes to both of these questions, you most likely worry about your loved one’s safety, especially when he or she is alone at home. Read more
Parkinson's Disease with Dementia - Special Challenges
In the U.S. today there are more than one million people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Approximately 50,000 new cases are diagnosed annually. PD is a progressive movement disorder that affects the central nervous system. Read more
Home Modification Checklist
Here's a list to get you thinking about home modifications that can help your loved one stay safe at home longer and age in place. Read more
© Ian Allenden @123rf
Mothering and Daughtering
She is standing at the kitchen sink ready for church: flowered skirt, knit top, matching blouse, stockings, comfortable shoes, makeup. It must have taken her a good three hours, but she is ready to go. Read more
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Coping with the Emotional Aspects of Parkinson's Disease
It is important to examine the various emotions that a person living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can undergo in living daily with the condition. The emotional factors that affect your loved one can be both internal and external. Read more
