Mobility
Mobility Articles for Caregivers
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
Avoiding Mistakes when Buying a Power Lift Chair Recliner
A physical therapist helps you consider the five points when selecting your lift chair. Read more
Yaroslav Astakhov
Help Meeting Changing Mobility Needs
Older adults who want to live at home as they age often find that their homes are not keeping up with their changing mobility needs. Changes that accompany the aging process can affect the ability of older adults to stand for long periods of time... 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
Nathaniel Washington Story
One man’s inspirational account of his personal struggle to cope with and overcome the obstacles of living with a spinal cord injury to lead a productive life in his community. 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
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
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
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
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. Read more
Home Care Safety for the Caregiver
Suggestions to help keep the home safe, Read more
Tears In My Coffee
As a wife, I had a suspicion that there was something awfully wrong with my husband. 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
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
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
© Katarzyna Białasiewicz /@123rf
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
A Trip to the Dentist
For 18 years I tried – unsuccessfully – to get Frank to the dentist for a cleaning. 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
One caregiver's solution to help her father-in-law have a happy Thanksgiving meal. Read more
