Tag: Parents
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Try These Recommended Safety Products for Your Aging Parents
Posted On: May 19, 2021 by Hart Medical Equipment in: Bathroom Safety, Golden Tech, Lift Chair, Safety
It’s natural to worry about your parents as they age. They spend your entire childhood looking after you and now you want to do your part to look after them! Daily Living Aids are a great way to give you peace of mind to support your parents’ safety and independence. Daily Living Aids are exactly what they sound like: equipment to assist with daily activities that people struggle with as they get older such as standing up and sitting down, reaching top shelves, etc. Keep reading to learn about different these recommended safety products for your aging parents to try! Grab Bars are handles installed on the wall by a toilet seat or outside a shower. Grab bars add extra stability for a person to hold onto as they sit down and stand up from the toilet or get in and out of the shower. Weak core strength and wet bathroom surfaces can make the bathroomRead More -
Top 5 Ways to Help Your Parents Keep Their Independence as They Age
Posted On: March 16, 2021 by Hart Medical Equipment in: Bathroom Safety, Elderly, Excercise, Parents
After thinking about the love your parents have given you and all the sacrifices they’ve made, it’s normal to want nothing but the best for them, too. With that comes the desire for your parents to stay active and independent as they grow older. Below are five of the best ways to make sure your parents remain independent as they age. 1. Motivate and Empower Them One big obstacle that often gets in the way of living independently is the individual’s mindset. It can be hard to face the physical and mental changes that come with getting older, so it’s important to continue motivating your aging parents to live a healthy lifestyle. Some things you should encourage them to do are: Visit the doctor regularly Exercise regularly Have a balanced diet Stay on track with medications Having a solid support group is often motivationRead More