Care Giving Tips
The Oft-Forgotten Importance of Respecting the Elderly
It’s quite troubling to hear references to the elderly that are negative. All too often, snarky remarks about one’s advanced age are made. “Getting old” seems to be one of those things that too many of us frown upon. But how does that make any sense? We all aspire to live long lives, don’t we?…
Read MoreMaking The Transition To Living With Your Elderly Loved One Easy
All across America, grown adults are making moves that are opposite to the ones they dreamed about growing up – living with their parents again. In many cases, it’s a necessity. Elderly parents who need the assistance from their children often have to move into their children’s homes. Needless to say, this can sometimes present…
Read MoreShower Bay Offers an Ideal Emergency Temporary Shower Solution
On behalf of the entire team, here at Forward Day, we would like to express our sincere sympathies and offer our heartfelt support to everyone affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. It is without question that our nation is facing some of the worst weather conditions it has seen in a long time. Quite…
Read MoreIntroducing 3 Important Ways to Restore a Senior Citizen’s Independence
As we age, it’s common for mobility issues to arise. Surely, no one is surprised by the fact that members of our elderly generation often contend with losses of balance, strength, and vision. As a result, there are numerous mobility solutions that aid seniors in their quests to get around safely – walkers, scooters, and…
Read MoreThe Importance Of Maintaining Privacy For Seniors
Seniors who require the help of caregivers are placed in a unique life situation. You have to consider the fact that they’ve lived many years being independent – fully capable of clothing, feeding and bathing themselves. When older people get to times in their lives when they can no longer be as independent as they…
Read More3 Elements Of A Shower That Make It Ideal For Handicapped Users
Individuals with mobility issues face difficult circumstances on a daily basis. What most of us take for granted, those with disabilities see as challenges. The very act of safely moving around the home can be an uphill battle. This is especially true for those who require the use of wheelchairs to get around. And needless…
Read MoreMinimizing Bathroom Hazards for Our Elderly Loved Ones
It won’t be a surprise to you to learn that, as we get older, we become more prone to injury. Naturally, with either the loss or diminishing of our motor skills, strength, balance and mobility, we become more susceptible to slips and falls. And of course, the older we get, the more hazardous to our…
Read More3 Important Tips for Caregivers of Stroke Victims
Stroke survivors are incredibly strong people. They live daily with debilitating limitations that present them with difficulties in completing tasks that were once considered easy. Naturally, stroke survivors often depend on the assistance of loved ones once they’ve returned home from the medical centers and rehab facilities where they were receiving care immediately after suffering…
Read MoreWhat Are the Safest Bathing Options for Stroke Victims?
As many stroke victims have already learned, a stroke can occur out of nowhere and without any warning. The debilitating results of a stroke, however, can have long-lasting effects that significantly change the lives of sufferers. Because a stroke involves a prevention of blood flow to the brain, the effects can be far-reaching throughout the…
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