Top 5 Bedpans for Bedridden Patients
Bedpans are a necessary evil for seniors who spend most of their time in bed. You want to choose a high quality item that will minimize the chance of a mess and is easy to empty and clean. Here are my top picks.
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16 Entertaining and Enjoyable Games For Bedridden Adults
Being bed bound and having to look at the same 4 walls all day can be mentally draining. So, here are lots of games you can play with bedridden adults to entertain them… and let them know you care!
46 Fun and Entertaining Activities For Bedridden Seniors
Being stuck in bed on a permanent or even temporary basis can drain the life out of people. Here are lots of activities for bed bound seniors that are fun, entertaining, and engaging as well.
The Best Shoes For Elderly With Balance Problems
A common reason for falls among the elderly is a sudden loss of balance. Wearing the right shoes can help them with balance problems. Here are my recommendations.
13 Things For Dementia Patients To Do With Their Hands
Seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease often show agitation or anxiety through fidgety hands. Here are lots of ideas to keep their hands busy, reduce frustration, and improve their over all well-being.
How Grandparents Can Help To Keep Their Grandchildren Safe Online
Grandparents often play a unique role in child-rearing. Regardless of the exact situation, grandparents need to know how to keep their grandchildren safe while they’re online.
The Best Heated Blankets For Wheelchair Users
Winter can be a brutal season for people who use wheelchairs. Fortunately heated blankets like these keep wheelchair users warm all winter. The best ones are also cord-free and stay in place!
Your Guide To Choosing The Best Heart Rate Monitor Watch For Seniors
Monitoring your heart rate is a good idea for anyone of any age but it is extremely important for seniors. In this guide, learn how to choose a heart rate monitor watch for seniors and which are the best.
6 Best 3 Wheel Bikes for Seniors and the Elderly
Three wheeled bikes are a great recreation option for seniors who have slight balance issues or are beginning to have mobility problems. The best three wheel bikes for seniors have a step through design, a padded seat, multiple speeds, and are easy to assemble.
6 Weighted Blankets for People with Parkinson’s Disease
Weighted blankets can help calm the mind and bodies of people who have Parkinson’s Disease by providing deep pressure stimulation to reduce anxiety and control sensory processing. Here are some of the best weighted blankets to help with the symptoms of Parkinson’s.
5 Blankets for Nursing Homes That are the Right Size and Easy to Care For
A senior’s favorite home blanket may not be the best choice for a nursing home because of a difference in bed sizes, the laundering process, and different temperature needs. Here are the best blankets for nursing home residents that address these issues.
About Scott Grant
I am a lucky dad to four awesome daughters and grandfather to three pretty terrific grandkids. When not working as a custom wheelchair specialist at a regional home medical equipment company, I enjoy early morning runs and occasional kayak trips. I am also a self-admitted nerd who loves anything from the 1980’s.
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43+ Great Subscription Boxes for the Elderly (A Gift That Truly Keeps Giving)
Subscription boxes are a wonderful and thoughtful way to show your senior parents and grandparents that you care – each and every month! Subscription boxes give elderly people something to look forward to plus provide them with treats and activities to keep them active and busy.
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The Best Shoes For Elderly With Balance Problems
A common reason for falls among the elderly is a sudden loss of balance. Wearing the right shoes can help them with balance problems. Here are my recommendations.
The 6 Best No Tie Shoelaces for Seniors
No tie shoelaces are an important part of a senior’s fall prevention program. Untied laces cause tripping and bending over to tie shoes can cause many elderly people to lose their balance. Here are the best no tie shoelaces for seniors to make their lives just a little easier.