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Introduction Motorized, power or electric wheelchairs are designed for people who are unable to self-propel manual wheelchairs or need partial/full propulsion assistance. People suffering from chronic conditions such as spinal cord injury usually don’t have the upper body strength needed to propel manual wheelchairs. Motorized wheelchairs help such people participate in routine …
Alzheimer’s or dementia is a brain disease that causes damage to one’s cognitive and reasoning abilities, resulting in severe loss of his/her mental functioning. A person with dementia would not eat like a normal person; he will try to avoid even his favorite food. If you are a caregiver and your elderly …
A lot of seniors experience urinary incontinence or a loss of bladder control. This can be due to an underlying medical condition, such as diabetes, menopause, an enlarged prostate, or certain medications. Around 25 million people in the United States experience bladder leakage daily, based on the National Association for Continence.[1] Most …
According to the World Health Organization, there are currently 50 million people worldwide who are living with dementia; the number is projected to rise to over 75 million by 2030. Major areas affected by this disease are Asia, America, Europe and Africa. Greek philosopher, Pythagoras, divided the human age into six phases. …
According to research, about 7% of the world’s population is affected by pneumonia every year, resulting in about 4 million deaths each year. This row of death mostly includes premature youngsters and elders. William Osler, a Canadian physician, regarded pneumonia as ‘the captain of the men of death’ in the 19th century. …
Dementia is not a disease; it is a term that describes a group of symptoms linked to brain-related diseases. Dementia is associated with memory and other cognitive problems that reduce a person’s ability to think, reason, and even perform everyday activities. Dementia can pose a great challenge to the caregiver if not …
Pull string alarms are the cost-friendly alternative to the major fall monitoring systems out there. Their function involves attaching a clip to a piece of garment worn by a senior patient, and then the pull string is hanged on the chair’s back. When the senior leans forward in an attempt to get …
There are only a few reliable companies to talk about when it comes to best alert systems for the elderly. If you are searching for the best alert system, including a bed alarm system for your elderly loved one, you are on the right page. In this article, we will discuss the …
Introduction Wheelchairs can be broadly categorized into two main categories i.e. manual and motorized. This post focuses on manual wheelchairs, which are suitable for people who can self-propel without requiring mechanical assistance. Motorized wheelchairs on the other hand provide partial or full propulsion assistance to people who are unable to move wheelchairs …
Dementia and Alzheimer’s is not quite the same thing; Dementia is an umbrella term that describes different symptoms affecting a person’s cognitive ability that includes their ability to brainstorm, reason, and remember. While on the other hand, Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that causes the brain cells to waste away. According to …
Alarms are essential whenever a caregiver or a loved one is taking care of an elderly person with Alzheimer’s and dementia or someone that has special needs. The reason why alarms are important is that they will alert the caregiver if the senior or patient is making sudden movements like getting out …
Sleeping is one of the most important activities that we need to do every day, as it allows our body to rest and heal after a stressful or taxing day doing chores, accomplishing work-related tasks in the office, or studying in school. However, many elderly or senior patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia …