Tag: Home Medical Equipment

New Study Finds Retirement Can Benefit Your Health

Although many seniors see retirement as an event that will have a negative impact on their life, a recent study out of the University of Sydney shows it has quite the opposite effect. This Australian study followed the behaviors of about 25,000 individuals (both retired and still in the workforce), with results that show retirement…

Five Signs to Look For When Contemplating Assisted Living

Deciding if and when your elderly loved one needs more day to day help – whether that be in-home care or a move to an assisted living facility – can be difficult. You want the very best for your loved one, but you also understand that they want to maintain as much independence as possible.…

March is National Nutrition Month!

March is finally here, which means that spring is just around the corner and it is time to celebrate our health with National Nutrition Month! An annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month is all about the importance of eating right and staying physically active. This year’s theme is…

Ways to Stay Connected with Your Grandchildren

The relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren is a special one, but sometimes it can be difficult for these two parties to find common interests. But whether you live across town or across the country from your grandkids, there is nothing better than spending time with them – whether it is on to phone or…

Advice for Choosing a Walker or Cane

A good investment for seniors who feel unsteady on their feet, assistive devices like walkers and canes can increase mobility and independence inside and outside the home. Appropriate use of these devices can help to prevent falls, thanks to the stability they provide.  Learn more about your options, then schedule a visit with your doctor…

Focus on the Family- Tides of Change

It has been nearly ten years since the commercial ran, but amidst all of our most fun commercials, beyond the Grinch commercial, the race commercial and all for the others, there is one that particularly stands out in my mind.  Some of you may have seen it, remember I said it was almost ten years…

Tips for Daily Living- Valet the BEK Way!

Have you ever hopped into a friend or family member’s car, only to be… surprised by how difficult it was to get out of that car…?  Doesn’t make sense, getting in wasn’t easy, I almost simply fell in…almost.  Getting out, now that is a different story some cars, especially the more modern cars are either…