Mobility Products for the Elderly and Their Caregivers

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If your home has a step or threshold at the entryway, it can make getting in and out the door difficult for your new house guest. Since getting rid of the threshold is out of the question, and escalators are expensive to install, a threshold ramp is the easiest, safest, and most cost effective solution. The EZ Access Rubber Threshold Ramp is an affordable ramp that is not clinical-looking, does not make noise like metal, and does not require a handyman with a drill to install. Simply cut the threshold ramp to the desired length and width and lay it up against the threshold. It does not require any sort of permanent installation and can be moved out of the way when desired.

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If your loved one does not have a walker right now, chances are they will need one at some point, or they need one now and just don't know it. Whether they need a walker for use in the house, on the go, or both, the Dana Douglas Nexus III Rollator Walker is the most versatile and easy-to-use model available. The lightweight aluminum frame uses a scissor-style mechanism to fold vertically as opposed to horizontally, making it easier to fold flat and allowing it to be rolled through narrow spaces with ease. The large wheels roll over most terrain and threshold ramps with ease while the padded seat and backrest gives them a place to rest if needed. Best of all, the brakes are cable-free so they do not require any maintenance and will not get caught on anything in your house. While they may be opposed to the idea of a walker ("I'm not that old"), and may think they do not need one, seniors will find that walkers are a great precaution against falls in the home and a good way to help keep them active.

Hip surgery, knee surgery, and arthritis can make getting in and out of a recliner or living room chair difficult. Rather than have to help your loved one up or risk them straining to the point of an arm or shoulder injury, the Pride Lift Chair is a great way to enable them to sit down or stand up with ease. At first glance Pride Lift Chairs appear to be standard recliners; but with the flip of a switch, the chair's powerful integrated motor comfortably reclines the chair or lifts the occupant out of it. The motor is very quiet, operates smoothly, and has an optional battery backup for power outages. Pride Lift Chairs are available in an assortment of styles, fabrics, and colors so they can match virtually any room design and can fit people of almost all sizes.

 
 
 

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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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