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The state of California is widely known for its Mediterranean-like climate. Warm, dry summers with average daily high temperatures hovering around 70°F and up are the norm. However, from time to time, those temperatures can spike to 80°F. While many Californians love such weather conditions, our elderly population is put at risk when they occur.…

When it comes to giving care to an older adult, many safety measures must be taken. Arguably, your strictest attention should be paid towards bath time. Needless to say, the bathroom is a location of the home where many slips and falls take place. If your elderly loved one experiences difficulty with balance or has…

Showering should be a fun experience. Who doesn’t love the feeling of warm running water pouring over them as they cleanse themselves of the day’s dirt? Well, there are many people who’d raise their hands in opposition to the idea that shower time is fun. For many senior citizens, the very thought of stepping into…

According to the World Health Organization, falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide. Each year, an estimated 684,000 people die from falls globally. Adults older than 60 years of age suffer the greatest number of fatal falls. Here, in the United States of America, 20 to 30 percent of older people…

Thankfully, here in the Golden State, we enjoy fairly warm temperatures all year round. However, there’s no question that the summertime brings the heat like no other time of the year. The forthcoming summer season is certainly one to enjoy. However, it’s also one when safety measures must be taken. This is especially true if…

Are you the caregiver of a wheelchair user? If so, you know the job comes with its challenges. Of course, it also comes with its rewards. Assisting a loved one with disabilities ensures that he/she is able to enjoy more aspects of his/her life. Of course, there are care recipients who would much rather do…

Do you or someone in your family have a mobility issue? Are you or a loved one making use of a mobility device such as a wheelchair, walker, or scooter? If so, you’re likely no stranger to having your daily routines become challenging tasks. Whether it is due to illness or injury, a mobility issue…

For many seniors, showering or bathing is an unwelcome act. It’s not that they wouldn’t prefer to be clean and fresh. It’s just that the act of taking a shower or bath often presents more difficulties than what seems worth the experience. Do you live with an elderly loved one who finds bath time to…

If you live with an older adult or person with a disability, it’s vital you safeguard your home. While all areas of where you live should be considered during your safety inspection, extra attention should be paid to the bathrooms. It goes without saying that bathrooms have slippery surfaces. Add the constant presence of moisture…

With March now here, we are rounding out an entire year of living in a pandemic-burdened world. We’re certain you join us in hoping that, by the end of 2021, we’ll have left coronavirus safely behind us. Until this crisis is over, however, it’s important we do all we can to remain healthy. It’s also…

Individuals with mobility issues have a wide variety of mobility solutions to choose from. The wheelchair, however, is often the most popular choice. Dating back to the 1600s, the use of wheelchairs has helped countless people safely move from place to place without falling and hurting themselves. It’s no secret that wheelchairs are widely used…

The bathroom can be a very busy place. Depending on the number of people in your household, your bathrooms might be in constant use. The safeness – or lack thereof – of the room should not be underestimated. With it being a location of the home that is used so frequently, it stands to reason…

It’s important to do away with stereotypes about those with physical challenges. Just because a person lives with a disability, it doesn’t make him/her helpless. In fact, the majority of people with mobility issues have learned to live with their impairments as if they aren’t impairments at all. This doesn’t mean, however, that they couldn’t…

Happy New Year everyone! On behalf of everyone at Forward Day, we would like to wish you a very happy, healthy, and prosperous 2021. We imagine you join us in being hopeful that this year will see the end of the pandemic. With health and safety at the forefront of our minds, it’s important to…

The Forward Day team would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! As 2020 draws to a close, we can’t help but think about what a tough year it has been for all of us. Needless to say, COVID-19 has impacted our lives in ways we never imagined.…