Meredith has worked as an occupational therapist for 9 years and as a content writer for 6 years. She primarily works with the geriatric population, focusing on their rehabilitative needs and instructing caregivers and family members for home care. Her specialties include ADL training, neurological re-education, functional mobility training, adaptive equipment education, and wheelchair assessment and mobility training. She is a painter, a musician, and a mother of 4 who loves spending time with her family,
No one likes to talk about it, but many older adults have trouble cleaning themselves properly after toileting. Here are some tips, tools, and tricks that can make this necessary task easier for seniors and the elderly.
The right flooring can help prevent unnecessary falls in the bathroom. Keep reading as we discuss in depth various options for non-slip bathroom flooring for the elderly.
This guide to fire safety for seniors and the elderly has important fire prevention tips, recommended safety equipment, and advice on responding to an actual fire.
Keep the seniors you love safer in the winter by improving their overall health, evaluating their environment, having a backup plan, and making sure they have the right clothing and footwear. Here are more winter safety tips for seniors.
Many seniors can engage in solo and organized team sports as long as they have the physical abilities to participate safely. Our resident occupational therapist offers her expert advice about which sports active older adults may want to consider.
Learn how the different forms of arthritis affect your walking mobility with tips for dealing with the pain – including how to choose proper footwear.
Celebrating Christmas may be tricky for our loved ones with dementia or cognitive impairment symptoms. So read further as we share our detailed list of Christmas activities for seniors with dementia.
Christmas decorations are a big part of the overall holiday feel of most homes. Learn more about the dangers of Christmas decorations for people with dementia plus some safer decorating ideas and options.
Christmas can quickly become overwhelming for people with dementia – and for the people who care for them. This ultimate guide covers activities, crafts, trees, lights and decorations, gifts, traditions, family visits, and more.
It is important to maintain traditions and seasonal events for people with dementia. Here’s how to choose safer Christmas trees, lights, and decorations if you choose to include a tree in the festivities.
Here is our detailed list of Christmas songs for patients with dementia so they can participate in all the festivities too! You’ll find sing along options, party favorites, as well as calming hymns!
Craft activities are a big part of many families’ Christmas festivities. Include your loved ones with dementia with these easy Christmas crafts that are safe, fun and allow for creative expression!
Our occupational therapist recommends shoes with flexible, non-slip soles, that provide heel support, and that are easy to put on and take off. Here is her professional advice.
There are pros and cons to wearing shoes indoors, especially in the case of our elderly loved ones. So read on as we explore a therapist’s perspective if seniors should wear shoes in the house.
Putting on shoes can be a daily struggle for older adults. Our expert occupational therapist shares her tips and favorite tools that make putting on shoes easier for older adults.
Minimalist shoes aka barefoot shoes are the latest hot footwear trend. But, are they a good idea for older adults?
Crocs are a comfortable brand of footwear gaining popularity among the aging population because they are easy to put on and take off. Here an occupational therapist discusses whether or not older adults should wear Crocs.
Birkenstocks are a popular shoe brand worldwide and are known for its style and comfort. So an occupational therapist answers the question: Are Birkenstocks good for elderly people?
It is part of the natural aging process when some seniors experience severe mobility problems. So read further for a detailed list of toileting alternatives for seniors who can’t walk to the toilet.
Building your new bathroom should also be user-friendly for your elderly loved ones. Read on if you’re looking for an occupational therapist’s advice on the best bathroom design for seniors.
Small bathrooms can be difficult to work around for older adults with limited mobility. So here, we will be your helpful guide on how to make small bathrooms more functional for seniors and the elderly.
A safe and secure bathroom environment is necessary for our senior loved ones. Here is our ultimate guide to bathroom safety for seniors and the elderly.
Safe transfers in the bathroom should be a daily priority for the safety of our elderly loved ones. Here are the most effective ways on how to help the elderly get in and out of the bathtub.
It’s a big debate in the senior care community: should elderly people use tubs or showers? Here are the pros and cons from an occupational therapist’s point of view.
Hair care doesn’t have to be a difficult and painful experience for our elderly folks. Here’s our guide to washing an elderly person’s hair in the shower properly.
Eliminating the distance between the bed and shower is a must for elderly people with limited mobility. So, is a portable shower a good option for you or your loved one?
Shower chairs are helpful devices for people who cannot stand to shower. But, they must be used correctly and safely to avoid injury and falls.
Elderly folks become prone to feeling cold due to the health changes they experience. Here are some of the most effective ways on how to keep the elderly warm while bathing.
Walk-in tubs make it possible for many seniors to enjoy bathing more safely. But are they a safe option for all seniors and elderly people?
Safe access to the bathtub should be a priority when caring for our elderly folks. So keep reading as we explore some of the most effective ways on how to make bathtubs safer for the elderly.
With aging comes the difficulty of doing some tasks independently. So in this article, we will guide you on how to help the elderly bathe while maintaining their dignity.
Your shower layout matters for the bathroom safety of your elderly folks. So keep reading to find out if your elderly loved one should use shower curtains or shower doors in their bathroom.
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