Care Giving Tips
How To Respect The Privacy Of Your Elderly Loved One
Your aging parents need you. It’s an interesting role reversal given the fact that they cared for you as a child and now it’s your turn to provide care for them. While the care you provide your folks is surely appreciated, it must be mentioned that it can be a hard reality to accept for…
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4 Ways To Grow The Self-Worth Of Your Elderly Loved One
Physical challenges often present themselves to the elderly. But the ways in which older adults are able to deal with those challenges make all the difference in the world. For most seniors, it’s all about being independent. Restoration of independence works wonders for their confidence. How can you help? Here are four ways to grow…
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How To Make 2020 The Start Of Your Safest Decade Yet
Safety first – it’s a term that will never get old. A new decade is here and yet, putting the safety of your elderly loved ones at the top of your priority list remains as important as ever. In fact, it can be argued that it’s more important than ever. After all, quite naturally, the…
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Helping Your Elderly Loved One To Enjoy The New Year
And just like that, another decade has drawn to a close. With 2020 beginning not just a new year but a new decade, it’s bound to be a time when a lot of changes are made in people’s lives. For many seniors, it will be their second go-around with a decade known as “the 20s”.…
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Making Bathing A Lot More Comfortable For Wheelchair Users
At Forward Day, we understand that individuals with mobility issues don’t see bathing the way most other people do. If we’re being honest, most of us take the act of bathing for granted. It is just a part of our daily routines and the process requires little to no thought. However, for those with disabilities,…
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Helping Seniors To Have Fun And Avoid Falls During The Fall
At Forward Day, we talk a lot about helping seniors to avoid slips and falls. It’s a top reason we’re so proud of our Shower Bay portable showers. Because they eliminate the bathroom when it comes to the bathing process, Shower Bay enables elderly individuals, as well as those with mobility issues to avoid any…
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The Importance Of Healthy Skin For Seniors
Practicing good skincare is a year-round responsibility. No matter your age, it’s important to practice good skincare tips in order to both prevent disease and maintain your youthfulness. This is especially true here in California, where our summers are arguably the hottest in the country. Make no mistake, sunscreen is a must! Skin cancer is…
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Helping Seniors To Maintain Their Independence And Dignity
Most people are under the impression that the toughest challenge faced by their elderly loved ones is their mobility issues. Sure, it can be difficult to contend with limited mobility, decreased balance, and diminishing strength. However, for most seniors, it isn’t the physical limitations that represent their biggest problems – it’s the loss of independence…
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3 Keys To Helping Seniors Get Good Night Sleeps
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for everybody. But it’s especially important for senior citizens who have more things keeping them from sleeping than most of the rest of us. Between the aches and pains that come with aging, they need to get up to go the bathroom several times a night and the…
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