Fall prevention 101: Bedside railing
Home fall risk and safety Among the elderly, falls from the bed make up a high percentage of falls. In fact, the fall risk in bedrooms is higher than the fall risk in bathrooms. These falls can result in serious injuries like hairline fractures on the pelvic floor. Falls from the bed are common among […]
Home safety 101: Elderly fall prevention at home
Falls are the most common cause of injuries in older adults, however falls do not only occur as we age. Falls typically happen as a result of one or more risk factors. These include your health, whether you have a physical ailment or a medical issue, as well as any dangers in your house or […]
How to Encourage Independence in the Elderly?
Knowing how to provide the elderly with proper care is important and crucial to their mental health. Although fully independent in their younger years, most elderly are more reliant on family members and caretakers as a result of illness and/or reduced mobility. A key part of caring for them is encouraging them to continue exercising […]
How to Take Care of Elderly at Home?
‘Taking care of an elderly is exactly the same as taking care of an infant.” – Founder of Medical Assistance4u Elderly home care Many elderly have reportedly expressed an inclination to stay home during their silver years. Moving out of their comfort zone and adapting to a new environment due to mobility issues and ageing […]
Bedside Railings – An Alternative to Hospital Beds
Bedside Railing – Bed Safety Rails for Seniors When do you need a hospital bed? Hospital bed is a great alternative to normal beds for individuals with mobility issues. It can be an individual recovering from surgery, a bed-ridden individual or for an individual who required additional support point when getting out of their bed. […]