Scheduling Movement Opportunities If your loved one uses a wheelchair or has mobility challenges, they can still get some exercise at these local places that are equipped for accessibility. By Anita Oldham | Photo submitted by Home of the Innocents P.S. You may also be … [Read more...] about Get Your Loved One Moving
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Watch Out For These 3 Summer-Related Health Problems
We are heading into the heart of the summer months, and that can only mean one thing: heat. If you don't know the effects of heat and light on your body and your medications, you might not have much fun in the sun. Watch out for these summer-related health issues:Dehydration is a … [Read more...] about Watch Out For These 3 Summer-Related Health Problems
Prep Some Everyday Meals
When you are helping someone, gifting them food is a natural response. Treats and comfort food can add to the mental and physical healing of those who are going through pain. However, needs differ when you realize someone is unable to prepare regular everyday meals. If you need … [Read more...] about Prep Some Everyday Meals
For Those Who Care: Q&A Regarding A Loved One Who Is Less Mobile
Question: My grandfather has recently become much less mobile. He cannot walk safely, and his wife can’t move him very well. The doctors act like this is normal for his situation. What should I do? Answer: There are several things that might help your grandfather move better … [Read more...] about For Those Who Care: Q&A Regarding A Loved One Who Is Less Mobile
Finding Flexibility
Remember the ‘good ole days’ when you could fall asleep and wake the next morning without having injured your neck or back while unconscious? Or when you could sit for several hours and then stand without your knees sounding like a percussion band? At some point, typically as we … [Read more...] about Finding Flexibility