| Fully Independent Mealtimes |
Fully Independent Mealtimes (With a Little Help)
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How to Introduce Helpful Assistive Devices to Your Patient, Parent, or Spouse
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| The Basics of Household Assistive Products |
The Basics of Household Assistive Products
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| Caregiver For Your Comfort |
Suffering from pain and discomfort is never easy; but watching your parent or loved one suffer brings on frustrating feelings of helplessness for the caregiver. These articles can help you find products that reduce pain and discomfort in those you care for.
| Approaching Comfort Issues as a Caregiver |
Approaching Comfort Issues as a Caregiver
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| Comfort Assistive Devices |
Comfort Assistive Devices: The Basics
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| Pressure Ulcer Prevention |
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
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Most people usually would like to take care of grooming, toileting, and bathing tasks independently, but sometimes this is just not possible. These articles discuss the tools available that enable the caregiver to provide assistance without compromising the dignity of those being cared for.
| Caregiver Around the House |
Articles and information that can make caring for your loved one on a day-to-day basis a little easier. Click on the articles below to read about ways you can assist the elderly or handicapped in finding ways to help themselves.
Feeding someone can be difficult. The person's hand and eye coordination may be impaired, but people hesitate to ask for help. Find out how you can help your loved one or person you are caring for maintain independence for a longer time by using special utensils and dishes designed for those needing a little extra help. Our dining aids help make caring for people easier.
| Managing Dysphagia in Residents with Dementia |
Managing Dysphagia in Residents with Dementia
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| Top 4 Assistive Products for Mealtimes |
Top 4 Assistive Products for Mealtimes
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Information about how to limit the devestating effect physical disability can have on managing daily living activities. Many assistive products and devices can make achieving mobility for the patient or loved one a realizable goal. In addition, the information in these articles will help you to meet your caregiver responsibilities without injury to yourself.
| From the Bed to the Doctor's Office |
From the Bed to the Doctor's Office: Mobility Aids for Caregivers
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| Lifting Techniques for Home Caregivers |
Lifting Techniques for Home Caregivers
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| Understanding Wheelchair Scooter and Walker Assistive Devices |
Understanding Wheelchair, Scooter, and Walker Assistive Devices
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| What it Means to be a Caregiver |
The average life expectancy continues to improve. Obviously, this is a good thing; however, as our older population grows, more and more folks will find themselves functioning as a caregiver. Find out more about being a caregiver and the resources available to you in your new role.
| How to Approach Bathing and Toilet Privacy Issues |
How to Approach Bathing and Toilet Privacy Issues
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| Caregiver Articles and Information |
The needs of the caregiver are often overlooked. These articles will address specific needs and issues that caregivers deal with daily. We hope the information provided will make your difficult job a little easier.
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