Category: Home Medical Equipment

Four Health Challenges of Aging

There’s no doubt about it, getting older can be a daunting prospect. However, if you’re aware of some of the common health challenges of aging and how to address them, you’re well on your way to aging more healthfully and comfortably. Weakened immune system People over the age of 65 tend to see their immune…

How to Memorialize Your Loved Ones

When someone you love passes away, it can be difficult to process your grief. As seniors lose spouses, friends and family members, it’s important to find healthy ways to memorialize those we love. Here are a few ideas: Archive your memories It’s easier than ever to store photos, notes, videos and other intangibles online. Apps…

Three Ways You Can Ease into Retirement

Retirement can be a complex transition. On the one hand, you have more time to enjoy your hobbies and passions, whether you love to garden or are looking forward to learning French. On the other hand, many retirees experience anxiety, depression and a diminished sense of self once they leave the workplace. To transition to…

Spring Cleaning Tips for Seniors

Birds will soon be chirping, flowers will begin to bloom and temperatures will slowly warm up, which means that it will be time for spring cleaning before we know it! As seniors age, spring cleaning on their own gets harder and harder. If you’re stepping in to help an elderly loved one clean his or…

Advantages of an Elderly In-Home Spa

Nothing is more relaxing than a dip in a spa tub. For most of us, it’s an experience we have most often on vacation. For the elderly, however, having an in-home spa has a variety of benefits for relaxation, rejuvenation and health. Hydrotherapy, or water as a means to heal, has been used to treat…

What’s the Difference Between Vertical and Inclined Platform Lifts?

If you use a wheelchair on a regular basis and have trouble getting up and down the different levels in your home, you will likely need to use a platform lift. Platform lifts are designed to help people in wheelchairs maneuver between different floors with ease. But when you go to purchase a platform lift,…