elderly man sleeping in a chair

Modern technology has brought many advancements for all populations, including senior citizens. Many assistive devices ease the aging process, ensure safety, and allow individuals to remain independent. These assistive devices vary greatly and help with mobility, sleeping, eating, bathing, and more. These basic tasks could easily become very difficult and even dangerous without them. Bed

person holding a hospital bed rail

Assistive devices are an essential tool for many different populations. These devices can be used for mobility, eating, showering, cleaning, etc. While assistive devices are common amongst seniors, they can also be used by pregnant women, those with fall risks, individuals recovering from injuries or surgeries, and those with disabilities. One of the most valuable

green toilet with a toilet seat riser

Overview People who live with restricted mobility face several difficulties, one of which is using the bathroom. For people suffering from mobility issues, commode seats are vital equipment for assistance. These health conditions become quite common as you age. These seniors may require support every time they are in the bathroom due to discomfort. They

zippered maatress cover being pulled over a mattress

Spills and accidents due to incontinence can lead to irreparable damage to the structural integrity of a mattress and even the bed. Not only that, moisture promotes mold and mildew, which can limit the lifespan of the mattress and even void the warranty of sleep trial agreements. A great waterproof mattress protector is a simple

white shower chair with orange arms

Taking a bath or shower isn’t an issue for most people. However, it can be one of the most dangerous activities for the elderly or people with mobility issues. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the bathroom is where most slips and falls occur. Everyone can benefit from learning more about

person stepping on a blue shower mat

Shower Mats: Why Are They Important? After a long day, a well-designed bathroom can provide a sense of serenity and relief, a true oasis of self-care. However, a good bathroom design combines functionality with style, which is not easy. A shower mat, also known as a bath mat, offers a non-slip surface for stepping on

older woman in bed with a comforting hand over hers

Whether it’s a chronic illness, a spinal cord injury, or chronic pain, there are a number of reasons an older adult might be placed on bedrest. Anyone can be advised to stay on strict bed rest for different reasons. For example, during a high-risk pregnancy, many health care professionals often advise patients to remain on

lower half of senior man walking with cane

When dexterity becomes a challenge, daily tasks such as tying one’s shoes can become an impossible task. Coupled with mobility issues of not being able to bend over for an extended period, finding an alternative best shoe option can be easy on a daily struggle. It’s not going to be simple to choose the most

overhead view of senior woman sleeping in bed

Many factors cause urinary incontinence, or the inability to control one’s bladder, which is common among the elderly, resulting from diabetes, certain drugs, menopause, or an enlarged prostate. According to the National Association for Continence, more than 25 million individuals in the United States have bladder leakage daily. Incontinence is a source of shame for

As people age, health problems get more severe, and the recovery process becomes longer. Walking around becomes difficult to impossible for the old with severe illness or after extensive surgery. Accidents resulting in a severe injury might lead to months of immobility and discomfort. The luxury of moving around is hindered for such adults. Therefore,