Giving Care: Senior & Disabled Caregiver Resource Blog

Why Do Dementia Patients Take Their Clothes Off?

Anti Strip Advice For Senior With Alzheimer’s Or Dementia A common symptom for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia is the tendency to try to remove their clothes. As with many Alzheimer's symptoms, it can be difficult to explain the phenomenon, especially as the brain deteriorates

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Watch Your Step! Fall Prevention Tips

Did you know that one in three Canadians over the age of 65 will fall this year? It is important to know the risks and to prevent falls from happening. Some of these falls are life-threatening. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations of

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How to Deal with Incontinence in the Elderly

Causes of incontinence in elderly

It’s never easy to talk about incontinence.  In fact, many choose simply not to talk about it - not with their healthcare providers or with their family.  Incontinence, on its own, is not overly debilitating, however its effect on quality of life is massive and

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Best Gifts for Rehab Patients

Best Gifts for Rehab Patients

Having to stay in physical rehab isn’t fun for anyone, especially if your loved one has to stay there over the holidays. No matter what time of year they are in rehab, giving them a gift is the perfect way to brighten their day and

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Caregiver Tips For Dressing a Patient

Caregiver Helping Patient

You can never have too much knowledge, whether you are starting your first day as a healthcare professional, or in your final week on the job. Here are some caregiver tips to help keep you and your patient safe when it comes to dressing that

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4 Reasons To Suggest Adaptive Clothing

Stressed out Nurse

How does Adaptive Clothing Help Health Care Professionals? Adaptive Clothing is an essential item for patients, seniors and caregivers. Adaptive wear makes a healthcare professional's job easier because it is safer and more convenient to dress and undress the patient. For patients who suffer from more intensive

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9 Dressing Solutions to Help your Patients – Adaptable Clothing

Caregiver helping Patient

Adaptive Clothing can make a huge impact in the quality of life of the family caregiver, the professional health care provider and those they care for. There is a vast need for dressing solutions from post operative to daily senior dressing challenges. Adaptive Clothing falls into two main categories:

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8 Ways Adaptive Clothing Benefits Both Patients and Caregivers

Adaptive clothing is designed for elderly or infirm people as well as those with physical disabilities who may experience difficulty dressing themselves. This difficulty is usually due to one or both of the following: an inability to manipulate closures (think buttons and zippers) or limited

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Gifts for Men in a Nursing Home

Welcome to our curated collection of Gifts for Men in Nursing Homes, where each item is more than just a gift - it's a token of love and care. You'll find perfect gifts for special occasions like a birthday, Father's Day, or even as a

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Tips for Moving Aging Parents

Moving aging parents into a home across town or across the country doesn't have to be stressful. It is helpful to have these tips regardless of whether you have a move planned or not- just in case. There are many reasons why your loved one

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