Elderly Care/Health & Fitness

1. Health and Safety facts for improved UK security — 2007-07-20
   Health and safety for critical security at workplace Health and safety has become one of the most decisive factors at organizations today. The increasing number of hazards, accidents, ... »
   
    
2. Parent Care, Help, I Can't Do This All By Myself!! Dividing Responsibilities in Elder Care — 2007-06-12
   The person providing the hands-on or direct care is often viewed as the only caregiver. However, there are many other tasks that need to be addressed as families take over responsibilities ... »
   
    
3. The Parent Care Conversation, Promote Choices to Prevent Crisis in Elder Care — 2007-06-04
   We don’t want to think about our loved ones growing old. Because of this denial, we put off talking with them and planning for the future. We are unprepared to assume the role of ... »
   
    
4. Easy Body Shaping Exercises for Dramatic Results — 2007-04-03
   Body shaping is the wise use of certain principles of exercise, fitness and smart nutrition to manifest desired changes in the body. Much too often, the term is confused with other types ... »
   
    
5. Elder Abuse: a Deepening Current Social Issue Problem — 2007-03-23
   People are living longer and longer lives; many requiring ongoing, long-term care. Current events show that more elder abuse cases are being reported than in years past, and many experts ... »
   
    
6. Selecting a Wheel Chair Seat Cushion — 2006-12-30
   A seat cushion or cooling wheel chair pad is an important accessory for those who spend extended time in a mobility chair. Sitting for long periods puts people at risk for developing ... »
   
    
7. Wheelchair Tie-downs are Essential for Safe Travel — 2006-12-30
   Anyone who has transported a wheelchair companion knows the critical importance of wheelchair tie-downs in cars, vans or buses. Mobility disabled passengers are vulnerable to sudden ... »
   
    
8. Emergency Response Systems: My Experience — 2006-06-13
   One of the best ways to protect the independence of an elderly parent, or parents, as the case may be, is to set them up with a personal assistance response system. First of all, the ... »
   
    
9. Managing Caregiver Guilt: 5 Tips To Manage Guilt So Guilt Serves You, Not Imprisons You — 2006-06-09
   Guilt is a common feeling in the landscape of care giving. Guilt can propel you to be the best you can be …or it can immobilize you. For caregivers, painful feelings -- such as guilt, ... »