Sometimes there are things that we need to make life a little less problematic around the house.
Ordinary tasks, taken for granted through our life can gradually become more difficult as various ailments afflict us. Our bodies take longer to repair and our strenghth can wane.
Technology advances and inventions can help to alleviate some issues that would otherwise be problematic. A little advance thought given to modifications and layout and the things we buy can pay dividends in quality of life.
Our about the house category is the home for our posts on these things.
Did you know that every 11 seconds an elderly adult is admitted into urgent care based on a fall-related emergency. Every 19 minutes a senior citizen dies from a fall. It turns out the bathroom is the most common place for seniors to fall. The statistics are shocking so we … Read more
Cooking is a big part of our lives. Personally, I spend hours and hours every week preparing meals for the family. A shared job in my house! Although I thoroughly enjoy the cooking process, I can’t stop from thinking about all the other things on my “To Do” list while … Read more
I woke up this morning and as usual went off for my refreshing, morning shower. As the lukewarm water woke me up gently, my thoughts turned to a time when I was hospitalized, spending many days in bed. The nearest thing to a shower was a quick wipe with something … Read more
The kitchen plays a big part in our lives, especially for those who love to cook. It is a place where you get to create good memories, but it can also be quite unsafe. You’ve probably noticed that some electrical appliances are way too complicated for the use of the … Read more
We all know that the bathroom, and more specifically the shower, is where a lot of accidents happen when it comes to people of an older age, so shower safety for the elderly is an important topic. Did you know that in 2014 over 27,000 Americans over 65 years old … Read more