Page 7 - For Caregivers

A bad fall is terrible for anyone that does it, but the truth is that it gets (unfortunately) worse as we age. We just don't pop back up as quickly as we did in our youth, and falls for older Americans can have lasting effects that permanently reduce your mobility.

According to research by the National Council on Aging, every 13 seconds, an older adult is seen in emergency care for a fall-related injury. That's scary.

The best thing you can do is to take following preventative measures.

When you’re shopping for patient lifts online or in a store, you might encounter some confusing vocabulary. To help you make the right decision here’s what those terms mean and why they matter.

If you’re in the marketing for a patient lift for your home or facility, the first question you should ask yourself is whether you want an electric or a manual lift.

A manual patient lift relies on power supplied by the operator—usually through a hydraulic pump. An electric patient lift uses a motor, usually powered by a rechargeable battery. 

A patient lift is a device that helps caregivers at hospitals, nursing homes, and in private homes move those with limited mobility between beds and chairs or from a sitting position to a standing position. By giving a helping hand, patient lifts help reduce injuries to both patients and caregivers and provide smooth, comfortable transitions.

Before you wade into the market for a patient lift you need four key pieces of information. After you answer these questions, you’ll have a better idea of what to look for and what to ask about as you search for a patient lift.

If you suffer from the aches and pains of modern daily life (and who doesn’t?) a massage chair can be one of the most relaxing and health-promoting purchases you can make. While massage chairs are a relatively recent development in human history, people have been practicing and benefiting from massage for thousands of years.

A patient lift is a device that helps caregivers at hospitals, nursing homes, and in private homes move those with limited mobility between beds and chairs or from a sitting position to a standing position. By giving a helping hand, patient lifts help reduce injuries to both patients and caregivers and provide smooth, comfortable transitions.

If you’re in the market for a patient lift for your facility or your home, this guide should help you choose the right one for your needs and the needs of person or people who trust you with their care.

Chronic muscular pain is no fun. Whether you are experiencing muscle pain due to exercise, your job, an injury, or a medical condition, living with soreness and fatigue on a daily basis can have a negative effect on your physical and mental health.

Here’s the good news: There are many ways to reduce or eliminate chronic muscular pain in your legs, arms, and back. One of the simplest and most effective methods is to use a massage chair to stimulate circulation and alleviate muscle tension.

Wheelchair technology has advanced dramatically in recent decades, thanks to innovations in seat design, wheel materials, electric controls, and chair accessories. Seniors who rely on wheelchairs can move around more easily and securely than ever before. However, many seniors still find that their chairs are not as comfortable as they would like.

If you plan on staying in your own home during your golden years, it’s a good idea to check it thoroughly for risks to your health and safety. As you do, don’t forget the outside of your home. Maintaining the exterior of your home will keep you safe as you enter and exit and will allow you to take in beautiful summer evenings and crisp autumn days without worrying about falls or other ways of getting hurt.

As you go through your home, injury-proofing it room by room, don’t overlook your hallways and your stairs. These are high-traffic areas that often present challenges to a senior citizen’s mobility. By following a few simple guidelines, however, you’ll be able to make your stairs and hallways much safer and allow you to preserve your independence by staying in your own home.