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What Are the Most Common Symptoms of Parkinson’s?

More than 60,000 people are newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s each year, so if you are in middle or late age, it’s natural to wonder if that tremor in your hand could be a sign of Parkinson’s. Today, we’re diving into the most common symptoms of

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32 Things That Are Useful for the Elderly

32 Things That Are Useful for the Elderly

Modern life isn’t designed for the elderly, but thankfully there are many exciting hacks and devices that make it possible to navigate daily activities independently. From mobility aids to personal care aids, there's a wide variety of elderly care products to explore. In this guide, we’ll

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Best Adaptive Clothing for ALS Patients

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes voluntary muscle action to degenerate over time. ALS makes daily activities, including getting dressed, very difficult as the disease progresses. Thankfully, clothing specially designed for ALS patients can make this process

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Easy Access and Comfortable Clothes for Elderly Men

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As you age, your mobility and needs change, necessitating wardrobe changes every so often. Indeed, many older adults find “regular” clothing uncomfortable to wear and difficult to get into. Thankfully, there is a lot of adaptive clothing for men out there that is designed specifically

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8 Must-Have Adaptive Clothing for Elderly Women

Unfortunately, regular clothing is not made with the needs of elderly people in mind. As you age, you will probably benefit from seeking adaptive clothing for women that is specifically designed around the needs of seniors, including limited range of motion and wheelchair use. Here

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15 Helpful Gifts for Elderly Living Alone

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By fizkes / Shutterstock.com Want to make life easier on your elderly loved one who lives alone? There are plenty of helpful devices available to improve their daily living, even if they don’t live by themselves. Here are 15 helpful, thoughtful gift ideas for elderly people,

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12 Things to Do with Elderly Loved Ones

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By Maria Sbytova / Shutterstock.com As your loved ones get older, their mobility and energy levels often change, so they may no longer be up for your favorite activities like long days at hot amusement parks or Olympic-size malls. However, there are plenty of other less

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7 Items Nursing Home Residents Need

Nursing Home Packing List What Things to Take

Helping your elderly loved ones move into a nursing home can be a very stressful experience. In almost all cases, they will need to seriously downsize their possessions, which can be a time-consuming and emotional process for everyone involved. At the same time, you also

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How to Make Life Easier with One Arm

a woman with her arm in a sling

By photoshooter2015 / Shutterstock.com Living with one arm in a world built for people with two arms and hands is not easy. Thankfully, there are tricks you can do and devices you can buy to make everyday tasks a little less difficult with a broken bone.

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Do You Need Wide Shoes? Here’s How to Tell

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By popartproduction / Shutterstock.com When it comes to choosing the right size shoes, length is only part of the equation. If your shoes are too tight or too loose across the top of the foot, that can cause chafing and other issues, just like shoes that

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