Understanding cots for home use
For a person who is unwell and likely to spend a lot of time in bed, choosing the right cot is of paramount importance. Just like there are special cots used in hospitals, there are special cots for home use …
Reduce falls – Balance exercises for the elderly to do at home
Seniors falling and injuring themselves is every caregiver’s nightmare. Many older adults want to be independent as long as possible, yet they are at risk of falling. Balance exercises is essentially for seniors who want to retain their independence.
We …
Wheelchair Safety – Tips from Karma Healthcare
This product from Karma is extremely light-weight and highly durable. This ultra-light transport chair weighs only – 9.2kg can take up to 100Kg weight and provides a more stable ride. Can move in very narrow space and allows easy storage …
Activities for Seniors who have physical or cognitive limitations – Pallanguzhi
There are activities and fun board games for older adults even if they have physical or cognitive limitations like arthritis or early stages of dementia. It’s more about spending time together, enjoying it and being a part of an activity.…
7 Ways to Help the Elderly Recover from Surgery
Going through a surgery can be tough on anyone, but for older adults, it is even more difficult. This is because seniors are at a higher risk of complications during and after surgery. So, it’s important that seniors get proper …
Smart & Happy Elders’ Lounge
A unique venture to put smiles on the face of senior citizens of the city has been opened at 68, Royapettah High Road near Swagath Hotel. The Ground Floor lounge boasts of air conditioned comfort, colourful ambience, respectful assistants …
6 Great ideas for a dementia-friendly bathroom
Most seniors find the bathroom difficult to navigate, and for elders with dementia, it can be quite a challenge. There are too many things going on in a very limited space; hot & cold water taps, shiny tiles, wet and …
3 mobility devices that will help seniors be safe.
One of the worst fear caregivers have is that of seniors falling. Falls can lead to serious injuries and sometimes be fatal. Keeping seniors independent can be challenging, especially if they resist making changes. Many seniors are not willing to …
Top 5 constraints voiced by NRIs with ageing parents after a health setback
There are many constraints commonly voiced by NRIs when they are discussing ways to take care of their ageing parents back in India, especially after some medical event has made their parents less independent than before. Many of these constraints
The NRI and their ageing parents.
Every week we get calls from around the world asking us the same question. “Can you recommend someone who would look after our ageing parents back in India?”.
Unfortunately, in most cases the short answer is “no”.
While India may …