As a caregiver, you probably know, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is what is termed a “Neuro-degenerative” disease for which scientists and doctors have not yet found a cure. Sometimes it’s symptoms are hard to see from the outside, such as a slight tremor in the hand or minimally impaired walking. In other cases the symptoms can […]
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The term transfers is used frequently when it comes to rehab and mobility therapists. You may have heard the term tossed around a lot and not fully understood when and how it’s used. Basically, the term “transfer” is used any time a care recipient is moved from one position or surface to another. For instance
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For someone to be able to age in place successfully, the ability to move and perform ADLs safely and as independent as possible is imperative. In some of the elderly, the ability to mentally process the steps of specific activities can become a challenge and may indicate the need for adaptive equipment, home therapy services,
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As the elderly continue to age, or, have had a decline in function due to illness , injury, or surgery, they may need a little extra support to get around with. Typically, this means using a walker or a rollator. But, what’s the difference between a rollator and a walker, you ask? Like with most
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For many elderly, one of the most frustrating (and sometimes scary) things that makes living on their own a challenge is when they struggle to get out of a chair. It’s hard for them. Especially when it’s getting out of their favorite chair. One that they’ve been sitting in for years and fits them just
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