Independent Living Products for Seniors

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Independent Living Products Provide Peace of Mind

When an elderly person has to move in with you, regardless of whether you are their child or grandchild, the sudden change can be difficult for both parties involved. Whether it's a matter of your loved one giving up their independent lifestyle or you experiencing a big change in your home, the situation can be stressful.

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However, with the right independent living products, you can keep your house relatively unchanged while your loved one maintains an active, safe, and independent lifestyle.


Richard Chandler researches innovative new healthcare devices, medical supplies, and mobility aids for ActiveForever.

 
 
 

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Dane

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Oct 27, 2009

can anyone tell me what to expect from a husband that has been diagnoised with Parkinsons disease? he is 75 years old and some of the things he does could be related to old age. He constantly wants assurance with decisions. Even with the cereal he eats in the morning. How to reset the mileage button in the car, what to wear, etc. About 10 years ago i decided i didn't want to make decisions for another human being and now it seems like that is all i do. i think i would be more patient if i knew that he couldn't help doing some of the wierd things he does and isn't doing them just to get attention. we have been married for only six years and i didn't really know him that well when i married him.
there has to be something said for living with someone before you marry them. thanks for listening. Dane

 
 

Annlidiot

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Oct 27, 2009

wow - you might want to go to disease specific sites to learn about Parkinsons. You mentioned that this is a big surprise for you because you haven't been married long - - did you all ever have a conversation about expectations and who would take care of who?

My dear friend always has joked that many men are looking for a "nurse with a purse" when they hit a certain age.

 
 

Dane

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Oct 28, 2009

Thanks Annlidiot, We talked about careing for one another. We were both widow and widower. Me 12 years and him 2 years. We just took for granted that we would take care of one another.
I should have known something was wrong from day one of our marriage. In the middle of the night he grabbed my leg and sunk his finger nails in it. I screamed at the top of my lungs and he didn't wake up. I had to pry his fingers open for him to let go. He still didn't wake up and the next morning he didn't remember anything.
He swings in his sleep, sometimes he will yell out; and his body will jerk and that will wake me up. I think this is called inside tremmors. He doesn't shake when he is awake like Michael J. Fox does. His walk is stiff and he has very little facial expression and does not have a sence of smell. I believe these r all Parkinsons symptoms. I guess I was asking more about the brain function but I do wonder what else physically I should be prepared for. I'm not fond of surprises.
Thanks also for your sense of humor. Humor got me thru my first dealing as being a care giver. Thanks! Dane

 
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