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Think Twice Before Installing That Walk In Tub or Walk In Shower
We talk to a lot of people at CareProdx.com. A constant problem that arises for persons with diminishing physical abilities is a lack of foresight and forethought. So often people spend thousands of dollars for a walk-in tub or a walk-in shower that they can only use for a limited time.If you cannot step over your bathtub wall anymore, the day will likely come when you will not be able to navigate the step up into a shower or walk-in bathtub. Think seriously about a barrier fre
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26th Jan 2024
What to Do Before Your Next Trip with Elderly Parents
Orig Post homehelpershomecare.com | Re-Post Careprodx 5/11/2016Traveling with older adults can be a rich and fulfilling experience for the entire family. Yes, it involves added responsibilities and a few compromises, but the time you spend discovering new things and sharing experiences with your elders is something you — and your children — will cherish for a lifetime.It does, however, require a certain amount of preparation and planning. This time last year, I shared some thoughts on trave
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26th Jan 2024
What Should I Do? My Parent Won’t Shower or Change Clothes.
Source agingcare.com | Re-Post CareProdx 9/29/2016 - The issue of elders who were once reasonably clean adults refusing to take showers and wear fresh clothes is one that is far more common than most people think.Sometimes the issue is depression. If we have a parent who no longer takes an interest in staying clean or wearing clean clothes, it's wise to look at depression first. A checkup with a doctor is a good idea, especially if low energy is also part of it, or if they just don't c
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26th Jan 2024
Assessing Disability Levels For Handicap Bath Remodeling
Before you can decide on a plan for remodeling a bathroom to improve access, it is imperative to first take an inventory of the users level of disability. The level of disability and the prognosis for improvement or deterioration of the condition will have a major impact on your remodeling plans.Ambulatory Persons: If a person is ambulatory it means they are capable of getting up and walking with or without an asistive device like a rollator, walker or cane and with or without a Caregiver assis
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25th Jan 2024
Advice For Loved Ones And Caregivers
Orig Source www.michaeljfox.org | Re-Post Careprodx 6/23/2016 - Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease has a ripple effect, radiating from an individual to his or her family and friends. When hearing of a loved one’s diagnosis, many questions may come to mind. How will this impact our relationship, our future — my life?Building A Care PartnershipSharing in your loved one's journey with Parkinson's disease (PD), means integrating the diagnosis together into your lives, adapting your routine a
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25th Jan 2024