Activities of daily living (ADLs) are activities related to personal care. These make up the bulk of caregiver duties when getting a care recipient ready for the day. These activities include hygiene and bathing/showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, toileting (whether in the bed, using a bedside commode, or […]
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The Midline of the body is the imaginary line that divides the body in to the right side and left side. The midline lies in what’s referred to as the Sagittal plane. Where the sagittal plane could mean any “slice” that runs top to bottom and front to back, the midline is actually the imaginary
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“How Can I Lift a Senior Out of a Chair?” This is a question that many caregivers have. Its a common thing to hear caregivers ask regarding the “hands on” part of the job. Some rightly have the idea that they think their care recipient is too heavy to “lift” and that they are afraid
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Trying to figure out which exercise is best for seniors or the elderly can sometimes be confusing. Older folks generally will have pre-existing conditions that may give some pause before starting out with an exercise program. Then again, with our modern obsession with fitness and efficiency, we generally have a view of exercise that one,
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There’s a lot going on in our bodies. Some of what’s happening, we have no idea or even thought of yet. Then, there’s other aspects and processes that we are just starting to scratch the surface on. I recommend taking about 20-30 minutes to watch this video. It’s a fascinating look into what is happening
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Long sitting is where the legs are extended straight in front of the body while in a sitting position. The reason why I included it in this glossary is because you may hear a clinician or health care professional refer to it when talking about bed mobility. Many caregivers and recipients frequently try to get
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