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Caregiver Tips: Hobbies for Seniors With Limited Mobility
Age-related changes in mobility can significantly impact an elder’s quality of life. Experienced caregivers offer their best tips and ideas for activities for seniors with limited mobility.
0 CommentsExpert Advice: How to Choose a Mobility Aid for a Senior
The wrong mobility aid can negatively affect a senior’s stability, cause posture problems and even result in pain. These devices come in all shapes and sizes, so selecting the right one and achieving a proper fit requires a professional’s expertise.
3 CommentsEncouraging a Senior with Limited Mobility to Get Outside
Fresh air and a change in a senior’s surroundings can do more than help diminish boredom and complacency. People who spend a few minutes outside daily are less likely to have health problems and more likely to remain active.
9 CommentsWhy Are Falls So Dangerous for the Elderly?
One in four Americans aged 65 and older falls each year. Sadly, even one tumble can have serious physical, psychological and functional consequences for older adults.
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Mobility Questions
How do we tell my brother he really has no choice about assisted living?
22 AnswersannabelleHimes Replied 1 hour agoCan you be in assisted living if you can't walk? Do I need to protect myself from dad's financial messes?
5 AnswersCTTN55 Answered 2 hours agoNeed recommendations for mom who is bedridden.
3 AnswersFawnby Answered Jun 4, 2023We might have to move my MIL from Atlanta to Honolulu. She is totally incontinent. How could we possibly be able to get her here?
9 AnswersNeedHelpWithMom Answered Jun 1, 2023
Mobility Discussions
Looking for (online) exercise buddies!
502 CommentsOncehatedDIL Commented May 21, 2023Seniors trying to open bottles, containers, etc!
23 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Jan 21, 2023Update on our Stair Lift Chair
5 Commentsoldageisnotfun Commented Jan 3, 2023An overdue update
3 Comments97yroldmom Commented Oct 31, 2022
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- Violent Behavior
- Caregiving
- Mild Dementia
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Severe Dementia
- Dementia Wandering
- Adult Day Care
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- Chemotherapy
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