Taking the stress out of caregiving!
Probably 50% of our work at HSS is done in the bathroom! All bad joking aside (sorry, couldn’t resist :-)), bathroom safety is extremely important as that is where a lot of accidents happen. Water everywhere, people needing to step in and out of tight spaces, etc. can lead to slips and falls which then […]
Embracing Aging 2020 is an upcoming free series of presentations to help people going through this process to better equip themselves for the inevitable changes. All of the presentations are at Eglinton St. George’s United Church. There are a number of topics that are to be discussed including: Feb. 2: Aging-in-Place: Growing Older, Staying at […]
Accessibility is the ability of the person in the household to move about (e.g. through doorways, down stairs) or do daily household chores (e.g. make dinner, do laundry). Visitability is achieved when someone is visiting your home and through some modifications or just forward thinking, they have no problems accessing certain rooms (e.g. bathroom) or […]
Homes contain many potential fire hazards, like a stove that’s left on or space heaters overheating next to some bedding. Installing a few smart plugs or smart outlets to use with these devices can give you peace of mind, even if you live far away. You’ll be able to remotely control and monitor the power […]
Many seniors have issues with seeing as well as dexterity with their hands. However, they still like to watch some television but the remotes they now send along with the TV or with the service provider are so complicated that a NASA engineer would struggle with them. Also, the buttons are far too small and […]
The winter season has arrived in Toronto and it’s now the time to think about making your home more comfortable for those living in it, as well as improving saving money and making it more energy efficient. To help out, we’re going to give you a lot of easy hints on things you can do […]
Paying for senior care can be expensive and often there is little guidance out there. We came across this article from an organization called Paying for Senior Care and we adapted it to our Canadian experience. Some good advice in general! 1) Independent Caregivers vs. Home Care Agencies Families may achieve significant savings by using […]
One of the mistakes many people make is to restrict movement of seniors because they are afraid they will fall and cause more serious issues. Absolutely wrong! It is important that everyone moves as much as possible. This increases strength, general fitness, balance and most importantly, a happier life! For this client, the daughter was […]
Many companies manufacture handrails and guardrails to prevent slips in bathrooms for seniors. However, in almost every case the dimensions of the rail or the the supports in the wall (studs) are not set up to give proper support. In this picture, you see a typical situation and how it was solved. The guardrail was […]
In the house of my Dutch inlaws was a toilet that had an old door with the words “Here It Is” written on the outside. The door was red and you could easily find it when you needed to! One of the difficulties we face as we age is confusion over directions and places we […]