What is the Difference Between DNR-CC & DNR-CC Arrests?
In the event of an emergency, a person--especially if elderly--may have specified resuscitation orders for loved ones and others who are responsible for their care. For some states, these orders are...
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Hospital Bed Installation
If you ever need to purchase a hospital bed, you may responsible for installing it. Most beds are designed so they can be assembled in a few minutes. Usually, there is some sort of technical help...
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How to Turn Your Home Into an Assisted Living Facility
A century ago, "old folks homes" were just that - homes which housed the elderly. People either opened up their homes to take in elderly clients or in select cases, the wealthy gifted their large homes...
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How to Get a Wheelchair for a Geriatric Patient
Obtaining a wheelchair can be as fast and easy as any online purchase if you don't mind paying the entire cost, which can start at $400 for a manual and go up to $900 for a motorized scooter. If you...
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Behavior Management Techniques for the Elderly
When working with the elderly, you can deal with a wide rage of issues. Some individuals have dementia, while other individuals exhibit a wide range of behavioral disorders. The best way to deal with...
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How to Install Kwikee Electric Steps
Kwikee electric steps are used to improve accessibility in and out of RVs. The company uses the latest technology and manufacturing techniques and, as a result, has grown into the top manufacturer of...
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How to Create Alzheimer's Friendly Special Care Units
Caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease and dementia takes patience, care and a special approach. An increasingly elderly population has unfortunately also meant a rise in the number of...
View ArticleHow to Buy a Dual Scooter
Dual scooters, or dual-seat scooters, were created to give mobility-scooter drivers the ability to bring a friend along for the ride. The passengers sit next to each other on a front seat with either...
View ArticleHow to Fix a Pride Lift Chair
Pride, a manufacturer of mobility products, makes lift chairs that allow people with mobility issues to safely climb stairs. Although these lift chairs are quite reliable, owners may encounter minor...
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Assessment Tools for Elder Home Safety
Home accidents among the elderly are a common cause of injury, disability and death. When a senior chooses to live at home, you must consider the individual's mental status, physical limitations and...
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How to Find Information on Abuse by Home Health Aides
No one wants to imagine harm coming to his elderly family members and friends. Unfortunately, elder abuse is a serious problem both within families and from professional caretakers. While most home...
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Supplies for an Adult Daycare
Senior citizens are a valuable element of modern society. They have lived life and deserve the best in care in their twilight years. Starting an adult day care means ensuring the seniors are kept...
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The Abuse of Caretakers by the Elderly
Caring for an elderly person can be both rewarding and stressful. Most people are familiar with elder abuse, but abusive behavior is not limited to a certain age. Elderly patients are sometimes...
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Uses of Disabled Scooters
Mobility scooters allow people who have a hard time getting around to do so with greater ease. Scooters range in shape and size, depending on what you need them for. There are models meant for home,...
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How to Find a Residential Home for the Elderly
As seniors age, their health may diminish and their need for assisted care may grow. When they can no longer safely remain in their home, one housing option is a residential home for the elderly. These...
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Signs of the End of Life in the Elderly
It can be difficult to assess when your elderly parent is nearing death, and you may feel unprepared. Before your elderly parent passes, his body will develop phases of dying. Some signs of the end of...
View ArticleWhat Are Compression Bandages?
Compression bandages are simply bandages that apply compressive pressure to a limb. They are tubular in shape, with lateral elastic rings within the bandage that exert pressure. Compression bandages...
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Alternatives to Home Care
Choices can be difficult for people with physical limitations. For elderly and disabled people unable to function independently, home care sounds attractive. However, it doesn't always result in the...
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How to Give Geriatric Care
Elderly care is a complex and shifting area of health and social care. According to Robyn I. Stone, the focus of elderly care has changed from the acute hospital setting to a variety of care delivered...
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How to Put Depends on Males
The loss of bladder control inhibits a man's lifestyle if not properly addressed. There are a variety of factors that cause incontinence, including weak bladder muscles, an enlarged prostate,...
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