Author: Jack Bennett
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For seniors who are aging in place, the bathroom can be an especially challenging space to navigate. There are several elderly bathroom issues that are caused by reduced mobility. Reduced …
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A bedside commode is helpful for seniors who cannot or prefer not to use the bathroom. A bedside commode is a portable toilet, often designed as a chair with …
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For bedridden seniors, using a toilet or even a bedside commode is out of the question. A bedpan is a much better choice. It’s easier and safer to use …
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While researchers caution that watching too much TV (more than 3.5 hours a day) can be detrimental to patients with dementia, TV time is still important for these seniors. …
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Netflix has something for everyone, from a documentary enthusiast to those who prefer binge-watching dramas. It also provides great content for all ages, from kids to seniors. For older …
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Modern TVs come with increasingly complicated remote controls that are carry dozens of tiny buttons controlling numerous functions. This can make it challenging and frustrating for seniors trying to …
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Excessive medication use is a major problem in the elderly. A large majority of seniors typically take multiple pills a day, what is referred to as polypharmacy. As many …
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Seniors take more medicine on average than other age groups. Starting from around the age of 65, the number of pills they have to take daily keeps going up …
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A pill dispenser makes it easier for the elderly to follow the doctor-recommended dosage for their medications. You can sort pills by day and even by time of day …
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Using the toilet can be dangerous for seniors with limited mobility, reduced strength and health problems. Even those who are still independent to a high degree may find it …
