We all have to use them. And for a lot of people, a lot of the time, we do, without incident, and without difficulty. It’s simply…going to the bathroom. But just because it’s safe and easy for some—or even most—people does not mean that it’s effortless and risk-free for everyone. Bathroom safety is often [...]
Learn more about how you can help your loved ones with InHomeCare. Interventions save lives. Nurse intervention is considered the backbone of home care. It’s hard to overstate the importance of nurses in the healthcare system. Even for individuals receiving home nursing care, hospice, or assisted living support, nurses often [...]
There are a plethora of reasons someone might need to find exercise regimens they can perform from a seated position. But while reasons and circumstances may differ, there’s at least one reality that’s true for anyone facing this scenario, be they wheelchair bound or just reduced mobility, or anything in-between. Everyone could benefit from [...]
The spotlight on mental health has grown exponentially over the years, enlightening the public about its importance in relation to overall wellness. An often overlooked segment in these discussions, however, is seniors. Their mental well-being is as crucial as their physical health, with both comprising the components necessary for quality living in the golden years. [...]
Depression is a severe and consistent feeling of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest that lasts for weeks, months, or even longer. Sadly, the prevalence of depression in seniors is often overlooked or mistaken for a normal part of aging. This misconception not only inhibits proper diagnosis but also forestalls the necessary treatment seniors need. [...]
What is a Stair Lift? A stair lift is a chair that is on a rail that travels up the length of your staircase. It is motorized, so all the user has to do is get in the chair and press a button. Some people confuse a stair lift and a lift chair, but they [...]
What is a toilet seat riser? A toilet seat riser is a piece of technology designed to help those with mobility issues, especially the elderly, with sitting on the toilet. It is a raised seat that attaches to the existing toilet seat. A raised toilet seat allows the user to not have to bend down [...]
More than 54 million adults in the United States live with doctor-diagnosed arthritis. These are only persons who have officially been diagnosed. Some believe that if we were to include people who have not been diagnosed but who have symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of arthritis, this number would increase to over 91 million adults. [...]
What is a walk in tub? A walk in bathtub is basically a taller bathtub with a door. They tend to be designed with standing or sitting in mind, so they are boxier and usually have seating and a handrail. They were designed for the elderly and disabled, so that they can take a bath [...]
What is a lift chair? A lift chair is a chair that can lift its back end to help the person sitting in it get out of a seated position easier. For people with joint issues, back pain, or other issues that can make it difficult to get up from a sitting position out of [...]