2015

  • Getting Your Home Ready For Your Knee Replacement Surgery

    If you are scheduled to have knee replacement surgery, chances are good that you are already having some mobility issues. The good news is that you will likely regain your ability to get around more easily after your surgery. This will not be an immediate effect of the surgery, however; you will need to make some changes around your home to allow you to recuperate comfortably. Here are some considerations to keep in mind as you prepare your home to accommodate your healing after knee replacement.
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  • 3 Places To Look For Replacement Parts For Your Used Fitness Equipment

    Purchasing used fitness equipment is a great way to save money. Much of the used equipment sold can be anywhere from a few months old to a number of years. In most cases, the equipment is sold after the warranty has expired. This leaves the new owner with very little assistance and help if something does happen to the fitness equipment. If your fitness equipment does malfunction, finding repair parts for it can be difficult to do.
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  • 3 Tips That Will Entertain Your Elderly Relative As They Recover From An Injury

    If one of your elderly relatives is recovering from a bad fall, the following tips will provide them with entertainment while they are resting in bed. Each idea will boost your loved one's morale, which could assist in helping them get better faster. Make A Slide Show Of Special Memories Have some of your relative's favorite memories put onto slides. Bring some standard photographs or digital pictures to a photography shop and have them professionally transferred.
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  • Three Safety Bath Aides for Seniors

    If you have an older relative that is living on their own and has mobility problems, they might be at risk when getting in and out of the bath. That is why bath aides are so helpful. There are a variety of bath aides, including seats and boards, that will allow your relative to bathe without injuring themselves. Adjustable Seats and Benches Among the different bath aides available, the ones that adjust are highly recommended.
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  • Tips To Keep Your Elderly Relatives Safe In Their Bathroom

    If you have elderly relatives who are living on their own in their own home or apartment, you may often get worried about their well-being. If they have a bit of difficultly with their mobility, there are a few steps you can take in helping minimize the risk of injury as they move around the home. The bathroom is one area you will want to focus your attention on to keep your loved one safely off the floor.
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  • Three Amazing Benefits Pets Provide For Seniors

    Those receiving senior home care often have a tough time dealing with the forced transitions they need to make due to their age, loss of independence, and having a body that just won't do what it used to do. In order to help cope with these feelings and situations, some seniors have opted to get a pet or companion animal. Besides lifting their spirits, here are three amazing benefits pets provide for seniors.
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  • Home Health Care After Knee Replacement Surgery

    If you or a loved one is having knee replacement surgery, you may want to consider having home health care. The first few days at home can be quite difficult following knee replacement surgery. Even if the patient has a family member or friend with them, they will benefit from the services of a professional too.  What to Expect After Surgery After knee replacement surgery, the patient is going to be sore.
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