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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…

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…

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…

Do you have an elderly loved one in your life who regularly deals with bouts of anxiety and depression? If so, you’re not alone. It’s not at all uncommon for older adults to cope with emotional struggles. After all, there is an understanding that they are experiencing their later years in life and, in many…

Mobility issues should never impede a person from carrying out his/her regular daily routines. At Forward Day, we’re especially mindful of the importance of regular bathing and sympathize with those who may find it more difficult than the rest of us. Our Shower Bay portable showers are designed with wheelchair users in mind. In most…

You are never too old to set new goals. And making New Year’s Resolutions is certainly not an activity exclusive to young people. With 2019 now in full swing, it’s the ideal time for seniors to set some things in motion for a happier, healthier and more prosperous new year. As you are surely aware,…

On behalf of the entire Forward Day team, we’d like to offer you our sincere well-wishes for the New Year. Here’s hoping that 2019 is your happiest year to date! In our experience, we know that what makes most people happy is simply the safety and well-being of their families. At Forward Day, we take…

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…

For most caregivers, a strong focus is placed on the physical well-being of their care recipients. Of course, this makes sense. Elderly individuals and people with mobility issues often require assistance with their everyday tasks. Such help is necessary in order to prevent injuries. However, it’s important to note that care recipients require emotional stability…

As caregivers of elderly people know, bath time can be a tough time. As we’ve pointed out in past blogs, many seniors are averse to bathing for many reasons. In some cases, it’s a fear of slipping and falling. Because the bathroom is notorious for being a place where slips and falls occur, many elderly…

There’s no place like home. This isn’t just a cliché or a euphemism exclusive to young folks. It’s practically a mantra for the elderly members of our population. Because those of advanced ages commonly find themselves in assisted living facilities, homesickness is as likely a condition for them as their physical ailments. There are, however,…

Most elderly individuals would much prefer to age in place (another way of saying “live at home”) than at assisted living facilities. The first and most obvious reason is that it allows them to be around their families. Who wouldn’t prefer to wake up every day to their children and grandchildren rather than a constantly…

The team, here at Forward Day, gives you full permission to take the title of today’s blog literally. And that’s because our Shower Bay portable showers can literally be snapped together in any room of the home! One of the main reasons we’re so proud of this wonderful innovation is because it completely eliminates the need to…

It’s fair to say that bathing is a daily routine. For the majority of us, taking a shower is part of our every day. So imagine how difficult it would be if you weren’t able to bathe yourself. For many of our elderly loved ones, bathing is a chore. It’s not because they don’t wish…

Happy New Year everyone! We certainly hope you’ve gotten your 2018 off to an amazing start. On behalf of everyone, here at Forwarding Day, we wish you all the best for this year and much more to come. Of course, if there’s anything we can do help 2018 to be your best year yet, please…