More and more seniors are choosing to “age in place,” continuing to live independently in their own home instead of going into assisted living. This can be very rewarding, but comes with its own set of challenges. Here are tips for how to successfully age in place
Caregiver and occupational therapist Lynda Shrager has worked in geriatric rehabilitation for more than thirty-five years. According to her, one of the best things seniors can do to be more successful at aging in place is own a pet.
“My experience reveals that patients who have pets are typically happier and more engaged in many of life’s activities,” said Shrager.
We all want to remain mentally sharp as we get older. Fortunately, a lot of the factors regarding cognitive decline are well within our control, as a new study by the Institute of Medicine points out. It recommends five ways to decrease cognitive decline and stay sharp as you age.
Sam Pearce has worked on a lot of inventions, from non-invasive surgery devices to early handheld computers. His most recent invention is a classic-- the wheel.
It was a little over two years ago that Drive Medical came out with their popular Drive Nitro 4 Wheel Rollator. Now they’ve released three new versions-- the Tall Height Drive Nitro, the Short Height Drive Nitro, and the Heavy Duty Drive Nitro.
The University of South Carolina is home to about 2,000 students with disabilities. Despite this, and despite the fact that it’s been 25 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act, parts of the campus still aren’t accessible.
The fashion industry has often been criticized for its narrow choice of models. But recently, many designers have taken steps toward increasing diversity, specifically by including disabled models in fashion shows.
Scientists have found yet another way to help mice live longer (a subject we’ve written about severaltimesbefore). The hope of course is that these treatments will also work for humans. The goal isn’t just lengthening life; it’s improving the quality of life.
Its cross-brace design adds stability and makes it easy to fold. Simply lift up on the handle located in the middle of the seat to fold the rollator, then use the plastic clip to hold it in place. This innovative feature makes the iWalker easy to store and travel with.
Scientists such as Dr. Jonathan Rossiter from the University of Bristol think they may make traditional mobility aids obsolete. How? With “smart trousers” that help disabled and elderly users walk.
As difficult as it sometimes is for disabled people to get around in the US, things are even worse in Uganda. Very few buildings are accessible. There’s a lack of transportation. And there are few activities for disabled people to do.
Fortunately, Uganda’s Paralympic Committee is working to change this. They provide a variety of disabled sports including rowing, soccer, and swimming. But perhaps their most popular sport is wheelchair basketball.
Most of us take our mobility for granted. Many of us can walk without the use of a mobility device. And many of those who can’t have easy access to affordable wheelchairs, crutches, rollators, and other mobility devices.
But not everyone is so lucky. That’s why the Wheelchair Foundation has given away over 980,000 wheelchairs in more than 150 countries.
