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The holiday season is practically here! On behalf of the entire Forward Day team, we’d like to wish each and everyone one of you a very joyous holiday season! Of course, our team is well aware that when you live with elderly loved ones or family members with mobility issues, some extra special attention needs […]

The bathroom is a slippery place. Between its slick tile floors and smooth bathtub surfaces, bathrooms are places where slipping and falling is common. As well, the presence of water only makes people more susceptible to taking tumbles. This is especially true for seniors – many of whom experience diminished strength and balance. Needless to […]

Can you believe that time of year is so near? Here we are, embarking on yet another holiday season! Even though it should come as no surprise, considering that it is an annual event, the holiday season seems to have crept up on us pretty quickly, hasn’t it? Well, we’re not complaining. Who doesn’t love […]

Many senior citizens choose not to bathe on a daily basis. And while this may not be the biggest problem in the world, it can become an issue when there is an outright refusal to bathe at all. For many elderly individuals, the act of bathing is less about getting clean and more about avoiding […]

Personal hygiene is important for people of all ages. Most of us don’t need to be reminded that without regular cleansing, we leave our bodies susceptible to not just smelling bad, but feeling poorly. Naturally, there are numerous bacteria that can develop from improper washing, and these can lead to severe illnesses. This is especially […]

The act of cleaning the house isn’t particularly fun. For most of us, it’s a chore we’d rather do without. However, we all want clean homes. So, cleaning is pretty much a regular necessity. The fact of the matter is that cleaning the house is often strenuous work. And for those who suffer from mobility […]

Bathing is a necessity for all of us. But when we enter our elderly years, the formerly easy daily routine can become a cumbersome chore. Naturally, we tend to lose strength and balance as we age. As a result, many seniors fear they will injure themselves in the shower by slipping and falling. It’s well […]

It’s such a touchy subject, isn’t it? Discussing with your elderly loved one the need to maintain personal hygiene can sometimes because of his/her discomfort and embarrassment. Naturally, as we age, we lose some strength and balance and, as a result, performing seemingly easy everyday tasks can be difficult. For many elderly people, a lack […]

Many seniors have fears about bathing. Because so many elderly individuals often battle with diminished strength and balance, they often fear to slip and falling while in the bathtub. As a result, a lot of senior citizens refuse to bathe. Naturally, this isn’t a healthful practice. Quite obviously, it’s important to maintain personal hygiene. However, […]