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Bathroom Safety Assessment: Your Essential Home Checklist
July 25, 2024
Categories: Bathroom Safety
Ensuring the safety of our seniors is a priority, especially in the bathroom where risks are higher. CarePro and Kelly's Home Medical are committed to helping you identify potential hazards and take proactive steps to prevent accidents. Use this handy checklist to evaluate your bathroom and make necessary improvements to prevent accidents and enhance safety.
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8 Ways to Improve Bathroom Safety for Seniors
July 16, 2024
Categories: Bathroom Safety
As we age, our mobility and balance can be challenged, making everyday tasks like using the bathroom more hazardous. For seniors, the bathroom is often considered one of the most dangerous rooms in the home due to the risk of slips, trips, and falls. Here are eight effective ways to improve bathroom safety for our beloved elders:
1. Install Non-Slip SurfacesSlippery floors are a common cause of falls. Use non-slip mats or apply anti-slip solutions to the bathroom floor...
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Stay Independent in Your Home with These Products
July 14, 2022
Categories: Age In Place, Bathroom Safety, Durable Medical Equipment, Home Medical Equipment, Lift Chair, Mobility
This Independence Day, Kelly’s Home Medical and CarePro are helping you keep your independence in your own home! Read on to learn about what products can help you stay independent and in your home longer!
Bath SafetyBathrooms are one of the most dangerous rooms in the house. The bathroom can cause slips and falls leading...
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What to Remove and Add to Your Home to Improve Safety
September 10, 2021
Categories: Age In Place, Bathroom Safety, Falls, Lift Chair
Many people would like to stay in their homes as long as they can as it brings them a sense of independence and comfort. However, as you start to age, your mobility starts to decline, making simple tasks such as walking downstairs and getting out of the chair more difficult. Here are some things you can add and remove from your home in order to make sure that it is the safest it...
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How Seniors Can Age in Place Safely
May 28, 2021
Categories: Age In Place, Bathroom Safety, Lift Chair, Scooter, Stairlifts
We’re sure by now you’ve heard the term, aging in place. This is many people's goal as they get older, to stay and age in the comfort of their own home for as long as possible. The key to being able to age in place is not always simple, but it is possible for many. We’re here with some helpful tips on how to do so.
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Maintain Your Independence at Home This Winter
November 27, 2020
Categories: Bathroom Safety, CarePro, Kelly's Home Medical, Lifestyle, Mobility, Psoriasis, Skin Care
Winter is right around the corner which means snow, ice, chilly temperatures and winter storms will be here before we know it. With all things COVID-19 going on, there’s more than just one reason to stay in the warmth of your home this winter. Here are some helpful tips for keeping elderly individuals who are aging at home independent, safe and healthy during the winter months.
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5 Tips to Improve Your Overall Wellness
August 7, 2020
Categories: Bathroom Safety, CarePro, COVID-19, CPAP, Health, Lifestyle, Wellness
It’s easy to get caught up in the busy world we live in and push your wellness and health to the side. Now is the perfect time to make your mind and body a priority rather than keeping them at the bottom of your to-do list! Keep reading to find out five simple ways you can improve your overall wellness today.
1. Stay Active Daily and Adjust Your Diet
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Confidence is Key
July 24, 2020
Categories: Active, Bathroom Safety, CarePro, Confidence, Mobility, Scooter
It’s no secret that aging brings about changes, both mentally and physically. Being confident is important in all stages of life and is especially beneficial as you grow older. In this blog, we provide you with tips on how to stay confident as you age, as well as some products that can help.
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