Author: Jack Bennett
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One of the most important factors when buying a kettle for an elderly loved one is weight. A heavy kettle can be difficult, even dangerous, to handle. Remember it’s …
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Good quality incontinence pants for the elderly should keep your skin dry and be comfortable to wear. Look for those that meet your needs. Some incontinence pants are best …
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A comfortable chair for someone elderly should provide adequate back support and make it easier for them to get in and out of the chair. Such types of chairs …
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A key safe provides a secure place to store spare keys outside. It’s much safer than hiding keys under a rock or someplace where you think burglars won’t think …
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Regardless of age, playing board games is good for your brain. It sharpens memory and improves mental processes such as decision making and problem solving. These cognitive benefits are …
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As eyesight deteriorates, reading print on surfaces becomes a challenge for the elderly. It’s not just books and newspapers that become more difficult to read. They may also have …
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Electric cooking appliances are generally safer for the elderly compared to gas cookers. There’s no open flame that can easily start a fire. Also, most electric cookers provide easy …
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A shopping trolley makes shopping and walking around town so much easier for the elderly. No more carrying around heavy bags by hand. A trolley is especially helpful for …
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Not all dentures require an adhesive. If your dentures were properly fitted and you’ve maintained them well, they should stay securely in place without help from an adhesive. But …
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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 …