Many of us have seen older people shuffle when they walk and may have even wondered why they do this. Family caregivers may find it…
As anyone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) knows, one of the most frustrating and debilitating symptoms is the gait disorder called freezing of gait (FOG). This…
You may be wondering how to convince a senior to go to physical therapy. After all, they may be hesitant to commit to a long-term…
Your senior parent or loved one may not get around with nearly the same vigor anymore. They might be mostly bedridden, and they may be…
Updated June 23, 2022 – You probably don’t get around as well as you used to. This makes sense given your age, but as you…
Updated August 17, 2022 – As people age, there can be many changes within their minds and bodies that can greatly alter their lives. Daily…
Lealo en Español Updated July 24, 2022 – Seniors with mobility concerns may be thinking about installing a stair lift in their homes to help…
Using a walker with wheels can be a great help for those who need a little extra support or mobility assistance. But the process of…
If you have a family member who is elderly or has difficulty walking, you may be wondering how they can safely use a walker on…
If the senior in your life has become wheelchair-bound, they rely on this chair to get around in their day-to-day life. Sometimes, you may worry…