Caregiving 101: Identifying fall risks at home
Fall risks are often heightened by the use of common inappropriate support points at home. Explore the suitable medical assistive tools to reduce elderly falls at home. Common inappropriate support points Due to weakened muscle and reduction in mobility, elderly might not have sufficient strength to cross over edges. In order to cross over obstacles, […]
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 […]
Grab Bars VS Support Bars
Both grab bars and support bars are designed to provide points of support in high fall risk areas like toilets. Before installing either, here are 3 things to consider before selecting one that is right for you. Read on for the difference between grab bars and support bars to understand which type best suits your specific […]
Self installation At Home: Grab Bar
What are grab bars? Grab bars are safety devices designed to provide important points of support in high fall risk areas at home. It is commonly installed in toilets to create a safer environment for the elderly when the floor surface is slippery. It is critical to purchase high quality grab bars to ensure the longevity of […]
Elderly bathroom Safety 101: Dangers of shower screens
Shower screen started gaining popularity as a toilet installation to separate the wet and dry area of the toilet in the 2010s. Compared to opaque shower doors, glass shower screens gives the toilet a sleek and modern look. However, as it serves as the separation between the wet and dry areas, many elders use it […]
How to install grab bars for the Home Improvement (HIP) Programme?
What is the Home Improvement Programme (HIP)? The Home Improvement Programme (HIP), is an initiative by HDB to help resolve common maintenance problems of aging flats. The HIP was introduced in 2007 for flats that were built up to 1986. In 2018, it was extended to include flats built between 1987 and 1997. What is […]
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 […]
How to Make Bathrooms at Home Commode-Accessible for the Disabled?
The toilet in Singapore HDB flats might have a few installations that makes the home toilet inaccessible to individuals who are facing mobility issues. There are improvements that can be made to make the toilet more accessible to the disabled. Make the bathroom accessible and safe For users who are ambulant, there are few modifications […]
How to Create a Safe Environment for the Elderly – Support Bars vs Grab Bars.
What is a grab bar? Grab bars are safety devices designed to provide important points of support in high fall risk areas at home. It is commonly installed in toilets to create a safer environment for the elderly when the floor surface is slippery. Choosing the right tool and having the grab bar installed in the most optimal […]