Last articles from Elderly Care category on Health Top News

Managing Caregiver Guilt: 5 Tips To Manage Guilt So Guilt Serves You, Not Imprisons You

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Guilt is a common feeling in the landscape of care giving. Guilt can propel you to be the best you can be â¦or it can immobilize you.

For caregivers, painful feelings -- such as guilt, sadness and anger -- are like any other pain. Itâs your bodyâs way of saying, 'Pay attention.' Just as the pain of a burned finger pulls your hand from the stove, so, too, guilt guides your actions and optimizes your health.

You have a picture of the "Ideal You" with values you hold and how you ... (Read All)

Emergency Response Systems: My Experience

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100

One of the best ways to protect the independence of an elderly parent, or parents, as the case may be, is to set them up with a personal assistance response system.
First of all, the personal assistance system will give them the freedom of living alone because help, when needed, is only the push of a button away.
I know, because my 86 year old mother slipped and fell in her bedroom just a few feet away from her phone, but could not get to it to dial for help.
Luckily I had installed ... (Read All)

Wheelchair Tie-downs are Essential for Safe Travel

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Anyone who has transported a wheelchair companion knows the critical importance of wheelchair tie-downs in cars, vans or buses. Mobility disabled passengers are vulnerable to sudden movement in a vehicle -- and must be protected and secured when being driven to any destination.

This is especially the case during unexpected turns or a surprise impact to the vehicle. As a result, wheelchair tie-downs are essential to provide safety, comfort and peace of mind to the passenger, as well as ot... (Read All)

Selecting a Wheel Chair Seat Cushion

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100

A seat cushion or cooling wheel chair pad is an important accessory for those who spend extended time in a mobility chair. Sitting for long periods puts people at risk for developing pressure sores and bruises. In addition, vibration and heat can cause additional pain and discomfort.

Following is an overview of the seating pads and cushions available to wheel chair users.

FOAM CUSHIONS
These standard seat cushions are lightweight and inexpensive. They come in a variety of densit... (Read All)

Elder Abuse: a Deepening Current Social Issue Problem

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100

People are living longer and longer lives; many requiring ongoing, long-term care. Current events show that more elder abuse cases are being reported than in years past, and many experts believe that the actual number of cases will increase in the years ahead as older Americans constitute a larger proportion of the U.S. population than ever before. One of the pressing current social issue problems of our time is elder abuse, which ... (Read All)

Easy Body Shaping Exercises for Dramatic Results

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Body shaping is the wise use of certain principles of exercise, fitness and smart nutrition to manifest desired changes in the body. Much too often, the term is confused with other types of exercise programs that are not conducive to firming and shaping the female body, safely and efficiently. There are several elements of body shaping, although not all elements apply to all women. Fat removal, cellulite reduction, skin tightening, feminine muscle shaping, inches lost, changes in body compositio... (Read All)

The Parent Care Conversation, Promote Choices to Prevent Crisis in Elder Care

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

We donât want to think about our loved ones growing old. Because of this denial, we put off talking with them and planning for the future. We are unprepared to assume the role of caregiver for our aging loved ones, often leading to decisions made in a crisis rather then by choice.

The Challenge - Families are hesitant to talk about how they will care for their loved ones as they age.

Parents are not always open to discussing financial, legal, and long term-care issues. Children ... (Read All)

Parent Care, Help, I Can't Do This All By Myself!! Dividing Responsibilities in ...

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The person providing the hands-on or direct care is often viewed as the only caregiver. However, there are many other tasks that need to be addressed as families take over responsibilities that their aging loved ones can no longer take care of.

The Challenge - Families view the person providing the direct (hands-on) care as the only caregiver.

It is common that the âentire family unitâ does not see themselves as âcaregiversâ with multiple tasks. Usually, the attention is dr... (Read All)

Health and Safety facts for improved UK security

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Health and safety for critical security at workplace Health and safety has become one of the most decisive factors at organizations today. The increasing number of hazards, accidents, injuries and fatalities has led to extreme scrutiny of this vital factor for maintaining utmost security at the workplace. For this reason, major industries, across the globe, have started giving priority to include advanced health and safety training programs for their workforce. Health and safety training means a... (Read All)