Giving Care: Senior & Disabled Caregiver Resource Blog

Best Walking Shoes for Older Men to Stay Active

Walking is one of the best activities for keeping your body and mind healthy. As we age, we lose muscle mass, balance, coordination and even your mental state. To keep yourself moving, you will want to find the best walking shoe to suit your needs.  Why

1011 Views

4 Shoes for Elderly with Balance Problems

Balance loss is common with aging. While a decline in balance usually begins around 40-50 years of age, by age 65, most seniors will have one fall per year.  Supportive footwear plays a big role in keeping your loved one safe, especially for older people with

8588 Views

3 Best Walking Shoes for Seniors

As we age, our body changes shape – all the way down to our feet. Our body’s support system begins to spread due to muscle loss and years of supporting our own weight. Heat edema can cause swollen feet, further exacerbating existing foot pain. Suddenly the

2417 Views

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Seniors

Mother and daughter on Valentine's Day

Are You Looking for the Perfect Valentine's Day Gifts for the Senior in Your LIfe? Valentine’s Day is not just for couples, it’s for everyone! People celebrate Valentine’s Day to show affection for their loved ones and that could include your parents, grandparents, elderly relatives or

22726 Views

How to Measure Shoe Size and Width at Home

Online shopping is incredibly convenient and makes it easy to get exactly what you want delivered straight to your home. However, it can be difficult to shop online for clothing and shoes. Sizing charts aren’t standardized, and you simply won’t know for sure how something

21028 Views

6 Ways That Adaptive Footwear Can Help Caregivers

caregiver putting on adaptive footwear

Adaptive Footwear can help healthcare professionals in ensuring their patients remain comfortable and safe. Firstly, what is considered to be adaptive footwear? All adaptive footwear features have characteristics designed to ensure comfort as well as to eliminate different safety hazards. The main features of adaptive

15473 Views

Common Foot Problems in the Elderly

Common foot problems

With a lowered immune system and other health concerns, the elderly experience a lot of changes to their physical health. Some of the most common issues are related to feet. Many illnesses have a direct impact on the feet, for example, someone with Diabetes can

2704 Views

*Silverts reserves the right to modify this promo code or its terms at any time. Customers will find the updated promo code on this page.