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Living alone is what many people want when they reach adulthood, but when they get older and reach their golden years, it can be a challenge to even do the simplest of things. In the United States, more than 27% of seniors live alone, and this number is steadily increasing. Seniors who live alone are more prone to accidents as they have more health and mobility challenges. Even if they live in familiar surroundings, living alone can have an impact on their mental and physical wellbeing. But the good news is that there are tools that can help them feel…

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According to the CDC, 370 people around the country are injured every day, in the bathroom alone. Many of these injuries are slip and fall accidents. Every second, an older adult in this country falls. As many as 25% of older adults in this country will experience a fall every year. Naturally, the bathroom is a dangerous location because of the slick flooring and the wet environment. Doubtless to say, many falls in the home occur in the bathroom for this reason. While you can’t eliminate the risk, you can help mitigate it, and here are some of the best…

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Whether you are reading this for yourself, and are concerned about your autonomy as you grow older, or are reading this on behalf of a loved one who has experienced a life-changing event affecting their mobility, rest assured there are many benefits of installing a roll-in shower. Moreover, you may not need to completely redo the bathroom. You may be able to work with a contractor or some other specialist that may make it possible to convert your existing shower or tub into a roll-in configuration. Regardless, and whatever your reasons are for considering the revamp, there are numerous benefits…

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Living with a disability in America is associated with a variety of adverse effects, including poverty, social and attitude barriers, and so much more. But the fundamental problems are so much more basic. Despite these greater issues, individuals living with disabilities may have trouble going about their daily lives. This short post will cover some of them. Getting Dressed Something as simple as lacing a pair of shoes, or buttoning a coat, which the rest of us take for granted, can be impossibly difficult for an individual living with a disability that affects his or her fine motor coordination. Even…

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