Lack of Proper Storage in the Bathroom
In this blog I discuss how we can avoid the third-worst cause of injuries in the bathroom, those related to the storage of items in the bathrooms we use every day. Lack of Proper Storage Given that bathroom designs have remained virtually unchanged since the...
Water Temperature Related Injuries in the Bathroom
In this blog I discuss how we can avoid the second-worst cause of injuries in the bathroom, those related to the temperature of the water we use every day. Water Temperature Related Injuries The second-worst cause of injuries around the bathtub and shower is unsafe...
Calling Inspector Gadget: Bathroom Tech
In this blog I discuss currently available technological innovations that can allow us to remain safe while bathing in our own homes. Calling Inspector Gadget! Injuries from falling significantly impact our life expectancy and our quality of life. The smart thing to...
Denial in the Bathroom: The Waters Flow Freely!
In the first and second installments of this multi-part blog, I related the scope of the problems that lead to older adults falling and injuring themselves in the bathroom and detailed the first of two issues that cause these problems to go unresolved until, in many...
Bathing Ignorance: It’s Impossible to Know What You Don’t Know
In the first installment of this multi-part blog, I related the scope of the problems that lead to older adults falling and injuring themselves in the bathroom. In this, the second installment, I detail the first of two issues that cause these problems to go...
How Big Is the Problem In Your Bathroom?
In the first installment of this multi-part blog, I relate the scope of the problems that lead to older adults falling and injuring themselves in the bathroom. Subsequent installments will then detail the two issues that cause these problems to go unresolved until,...
Taking Charge of Your Life: Top 5 Stress Management Tips for the Elderly
Are the familial responsibilities causing you to feel overwhelmed? Is the lack of a retirement plan keeping you up at night? These are just a few of the concerns associated with aging. As we near retirement age, these concerns do not necessarily disappear. Ironically,...
5 Outstanding Health Benefits of Hydrotherapy
From Roman bathhouses to Native American sweat lodges, cultures such as Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese, and Japanese have long recognized the therapeutic power of water. They have further tried to make the most of hydrotherapy. Wondering, how you too can utilize the...
The Other Side of Caregiving: Three Tips for Seniors Receiving Eldercare
Care giving is undoubtedly a cumbersome task. However, more often than not we tend to forget how difficult these lifestyle changes are for the care recipient. Moreover, it’s hard to feel grateful when one is in pain. Have you ever thought about how you receive care?...
Top 3 Tips for Finding the Right In-Home Care Agency
Human life expectancy is at it's highest average in recorded history, most of which can be attributed to technological advancements in health care. However, as we grow older, aging-in-place remains a difficult challenge -- Aging presents multiple health concerns such...
Living a Quality Life: 4 Tips for the Elderly to Maintain Health and Wellness
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 40.4 million Americans were 65 years of age or older in 2010, and by the year 2030 almost 20 percent of the total U.S. population will be 65+ years of age. The process of aging can be difficult and leave...
Colorado Garden and Home Show 2016
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 235,000 people over age 15 visit emergency rooms because of injuries suffered in the bathroom, and almost 14 percent are hospitalized every year -- More than a third of the injuries happen while bathing...
Improve Your Aging Quality of Life With These 4 Tips
Adhering to healthful wellness practices becomes increasingly important as we age. From healthy eating to exercising regularly, there are a number of aspects to cover determining your quality of life. It’s important to know that there is no quick fix for healthy...
Being Vigilant: Top 3 Tips for National Bath Safety Month
One look at pictures of glamorous bathrooms outfitted with uber-cool fixtures, and you can’t help but gaze in their splendor. While you may want your bathroom to resemble a spa-like oasis, it’s important to note that safety holds a primary position when it comes to...
Provide Better Caregiving with These 3 Tips on Etiquette
Good morning everyone and Happy New Year. It's National Bath Safety Month, so all month long we will be providing you with information regarding safety in your home. We'd like to kick this month off with an article for care givers and how to better approach providing...