Behind closed doors: Fostering independence and safety in the bathroom
Health Canada reports that one in three seniors will fall at least once in their lifetime, and 20% of injury-related deaths among seniors can be traced back to a fall.
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Privacy and assisted bathing
My uncle, who is very private, is reluctant to have a nurse bathe him. How can I make this process easier?
10 ways to stay active
While retired people aren’t chained to their desks, roughly 60 per cent of older adults are still considered to be “inactive,” meaning they get fewer than 30–60 minutes of moderate activity a day.