By Motortion Films / Shutterstock.com Many daily activities become more difficult when you only have the use of one hand, arm or one side of your body, this includes getting dressed and undressed. Having to ask for help with personal routines, such as getting dressed, can

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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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This is the essential checklist for your senior loved ones who are in isolation due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Seniors and elderly citizens are highly vulnerable to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Older people with underlying health concerns or pre-existing diseases are highly susceptible to contracting the virus. Considering the

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Miranda Ferrier started her career as a Personal Support Worker, and now works for PSW regulations and rights as president of OPSWA. Please tell us about yourself, your educational background and how you got involved with Personal Support Workers advocacy. I graduated from Mohawk College

Thanksgiving is almost here, and this is the perfect opportunity to make the days ahead brighter and festive for the elderly in nursing homes and facilities or those living at home with limited mobility due to a health concern. The Thanksgiving holiday festivities don’t need