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Mobility Articles for Caregivers
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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
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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
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Parkinson’s From Two Sides
It is one thing to deal with Parkinson’s from a professional standpoint but separating the professional from personal life can be challenging. Read more
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Steps to Help Seniors See the Need for Home Modifications
There are questions caregivers face on a daily basis. How do we balance between too much and too little care? How do we balance what we think needs to be done with what might be most helpful? 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
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Caring for an Ailing Spouse with Parkinson’s
The choice to provide care at home marks an important change affecting the lives of both partners. If you choose to be the primary caregiver for your spouse, you will find it is one of the most demanding tasks you’ve ever tackled. 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 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
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
Keeping the Bathroom Safe for Elderly Seniors
The bathroom is routinely cited as the most dangerous room in the house for seniors. Countless slips and falls occur in the bathroom, causing a difficult (and sometimes embarrassing) situation for families. Read more
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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
Funding a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
For most individuals seeking freedom and mobility, financial struggles can make things harder when trying to fund an adaptive vehicle. Read more
A Trip to the Dentist
For 18 years I tried – unsuccessfully – to get Frank to the dentist for a cleaning. 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
Parkinson's Disease: Tips for Caregivers
Caregivers need to be aware of not only the issues that Parkinson’s poses for their loved ones, but ways that they can help mitigate the damage and help in quality of life decisions. 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
What is Tremor?
Tremor is an involuntary, rhythmic muscle contraction leading to shaking movements in one or more parts of the body. It is a common movement disorder that most often affects the hands but can also occur in the arms, head, vocal cords, torso, and legs Read more
Holiday Visits: Great Time to See if Mom Needs Assistive Aids
If you don’t live near your aging parents, holiday visits are a great time to observe your parents’ behaviors and physical capabilities to see if they need more help performing daily activities. 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
