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Grandma with walker walking in the park with children.

Many assistive devices can serve different purposes and make our lives much more manageable. Mobility aids can come in handy for various people and needs. Seniors, people recovering from surgery or injuries, and those with disabilities can all benefit from the help of different mobility aids. Knowing which one is best for you is essential

diverse group of seniors putting together a puzzle and laughing

What Is Adult Day Care? An adult day care is a facility older adults go to during the day. Usually open morning to afternoon on weekdays, adult day care offers a place for elderly loved ones to be safe, stimulated, and in good care. Adult day cares offer an alternative to assisted living facilities. An

Person clipping their toe nails.

Best Toenail Clippers Your toenails serve an essential purpose: to stabilize and protect your toes. Toenails are comprised mainly of keratin, the same proteins that make up your hair, skin, and fingernails. Keratin is why your toenails are so tough and resistant to daily wear and tear. Friction from your shoes and other footwear, your

Elderly woman sitting next to bath tub.

Aging is an inevitable part of life that the entire population will go through. Thankfully, they developed technology to help ease this process and ensure comfort and health as we all grow older. Part of this has led to the development of assistive devices. Assistive devices can help with everyday life, such as mobility, sleeping,

Woman sleeping soundly with CPAP machine.

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the main treatment for sleep apnea, a breathing condition that affects thousands of people. This treatment is quite effective but adjusting to it is a daily struggle for the people who have to use a CPAP mask every night. The good news is that accessories like an apnea pillow

A doctor looking at a patients foot.

Sometimes the pain from an underlying infection of the toenail might seem inconsequential. But in some cases, home treatment does not work and will require toenail removal to help cease the pain. This post will help provide the information for the proper prevention of ingrown nails when it is time to seek help from a

Elderly Couple under a blanket.

The demand for weighted blankets for adults has been on the rise. Weighted blankets are popular for their role in helping people sleep. For this reason, they have been a savior for people with anxiety, stress, ADHD, insomnia, and other sleep disorders. Apart from sleep disorders, weighted blankets help relieve your pain and lift your mood. If you

An elderly couple in the garden together.

Gardening may be beneficial to seniors. It may get them moving while keeping them close to home and providing gentle exercise, enhancing muscle function and general health. However, as people age, it gets more challenging to bend over, and the only way to reach those low-lying flower beds is to kneel. However, this creates a

aged hand grabbing a bathroom safety rail

Adding safety measures to the bathroom is highly recommended for family members and guests of all ages.  A standing shower handle is a great safety feature that can prevent accidental falls and will also encourage stability and confidence for seniors getting in and out of the shower. The handle can be a useful tool in

Constipation is when bowel movements are not enough to let the stool pass through the intestines. Constipation is defined as a lack of more than three bowel motions per week. Every human being has a pattern of bowel movements that is unique and ordinary. Some people experience bowel movements twice or thrice a week, while