If the person you care for has started to leave home alone or is trying to negotiate the stairs unassisted when it’s no longer safe to do so, or if they should be getting help getting out of bed or…
Pressure-relieving mattress toppers can make the person more comfortable in bed and may help prevent and treat pressure sores. Although many types of mattress overlay materials are available, no single type is effective in all situations. Three major problems can…
The plate cover, designed for child safety, automatically slides over the existing outlet opening when the plug is removed from the outlet. To use the outlet, press your finger on the cover, slide to the right, and hold as you…
These electric stove turn-off products can increase cooking safety for those with dementia who still have good stove skills and judgment but are liable to forget occasionally. Some of these devices come with a timer, a motion sensor, and an…
Today’s smart technology can monitor the activity of a loved one who’s living alone so you can check in on them from a remote location and offer support as needed. It helps to identify problems as they occur so you…
A lift can reduce your risks of injury when transferring a person who is totally dependent and cannot help you with the transfer. And a lift can be indispensable in helping your care receiver up from the floor if the…
The right utensils can increase a person’s ability to feed himself or herself, or simply make your job easier when assisting. We tested several utensils and one key difference in comfort is the handle’s design. Some utensils we tried had…