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How to Put on a Hospital Gown

Portrait of smiling senior patient sitting on bed in hospital

By wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com Hospital gowns are a simple garment, yet oh-so-tricky to put on (and take off). This is a wardrobe staple of hospital clothes for patients, yet few have mastered the art of donning a hospital gown. Hospital stay garments are designed with patient

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Making Medicare Work for Assisted Living Residents

Young women sitting beside bed and holding hand of older man laying down.

What does Medicare cover when it comes to aging? As caregivers and family members it is important to know what to expect when the time comes for extended health care services or moves into assisted living homes.

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5 Meaningful Elderly Dad Gift Ideas

Grandfather is greeted at front door with a gift.

Are you not sure what to get older father and need elderly dad gift ideas? We understand that it can be hard to decide on gifts for your aging parent or grandparent. Senior dads have likely received every gift in the book over the years,

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15 Tips for a Faster and Smoother Surgery Recovery

15 Tips Faster Smoother Surgery Recovery

Whether your surgery is a minor outpatient procedure or a major surgery, recovery from it is no small thing. Knowing the best practices for surgery recovery can contribute to reduced pain and faster healing, not to mention resuming your regular life. Whether this is your

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Caring for a Parent with Dementia at Home

Close-up Of A Person's Hand Holding Ribbon To Support Alzheimer's Disease Awareness

By Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock.com As more of the population ages, more and more people find themselves as informal caregivers to caring for aging parents who have Alzheimer’s Disease and memory loss. Not only does caring for dementia patients at home keep them comfortable, home care is

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Silverts: Past to Present

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History 90 years. That’s the age of Silverts Adaptive Clothing brand. It all started in the small town of Ingersoll, Ontario, which at the time in 1930 only had a population of 5,233 people. Originally it was a department store, focused on core wardrobe items and

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What’s the Plan for Vaccinating Homebound Seniors?

Clinical professional provides vaccination to a patient's arm.

This past week we saw the opening of the online booking system for vaccinations for those over 80 years old, the next phase in the vaccination strategy here in Ontario, Canada. At 8am the booking system went live and was promptly overwhelmed with demand, with

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Stress Relief Techniques for Caregivers

Stress Relief activities for caregivers

Many caregivers end up ignoring their own health and needs because they are busy caring for others. Caregiver stress is one of the major reasons why family caregivers feel exhausted, depressed, or overwhelmed. Caregivers take on many tasks and those chores can range from shopping,

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Dressing Stroke Patients: Tips for Caregivers

Stroke patient

Getting dressed independently contributes to a person’s mental health. But what if someone is not well, suffered an injury, experienced a stroke, got into an accident, or underwent a surgery? For them, going through physical changes and getting dressed with some assistance can bring many

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7 Essential Apps for Caregivers 2020

Family caregivers are often pressed for time. And if they are working and caregiving, their routine can be very hectic. Caregivers need all the help they can get. Creating a schedule helps prioritize items and balance caregiving and other tasks. These days, most of the

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