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How Can We Enhance Elderly People’s Lives?

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There’s no denying that the modern world isn’t designed for elderly people and often ignores their needs. Thus, it takes some individual initiative to enhance the lives of your loved ones and really help them achieve their greatest quality of life. Here are 17 things

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How to Care for Parkinson’s Patients at Home

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By ESB Professional / Shutterstock.com Many people care for loved ones with Parkinson’s at home, especially in the early stages of the disease. If your loved one has recently received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s, you might be overwhelmed and uncertain how to get started with caring

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How to Diagnose Parkinson’s Disease

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By Chinnapong / Shutterstock.com Nearly one million people in the United States alone are currently living with Parkinson’s disease, and about 60,000 people are newly diagnosed each year. Many signs of Parkinson’s start out mild and often go ignored until the disease has progressed. Some symptoms,

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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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