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Adapted from Author David Stauth, published June 11, 2014 on www.disabled-world.com/news 

Nurses’ top 10 favorite songs to unwind to after a long shift

1. Bob Marley, “Three Little Birds”…“Don’t worry ‘bout a thing, ‘cuz every little thing gonna be alright.” Sometimes that little reminder is just what I need…and it makes me think of being on a beach, worry-free.
—Meghan D.

2. “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” by Pat Benatar…with dance moves and all!!!
—Lisâ A.

In the United States, there are 23 million drivers aged 70 and above, and it is estimated that by 2020, more than 40 million licensed drivers will be aged 65 and older.  While older drivers are considered safer drivers because they use seatbelts, rarely speed, and are the least likely to drive while impaired, their abilities may be affected by decline in vision, hearing, cognitive function, physical changes and the effects of medications. 

During November, and with Thanksgiving upon us, its time to think about all the things that make us thankful:

For family and the other special people who have joined life’s journey along the way. 

For good health if you have it, one of life’s greatest pleasures. 

For a brain that allows you to think and function. 

For the seasons that remind us that life is full of change (whether we like it or not). 

For a warm bed at night. 

Upright walkers are medical devices designed to support people suffering from locomotor disabilities, elderly people, who have difficulty maintaining their balance and cannot move safely without a support, or without the help of another people, as well as people recovering from accidents or surgery, who are weak, reduced body resistance and no physical condition necessary to move without help.

The range of orthopedic upright walkers includes: the standard walker with four non-wheeled legs and handlebars at the top, but also the 2-wheel 3-wheel or 4-wheel rollators.

Medical electric scooters are designed for those with mobility problems caused by a temporary or permanent disability, to facilitate their transport especially over long distances. Such a scooter is a good investment for your aging parents, as they may need it, and the freedom of movement it offers will give them more independence, increasing their comfort and quality of life.

As people get older, injuries may occur more frequently, pain can come from nowhere, muscle strength decreases and they begin to lose strength. However, strengthening and conditioning the body is still very important, even if it exercises have to be correctly dosed and executed according to each patient`s potential. Just like in the case of children and young people, it is incredibly important for seniors to integrate a fitness routine into their daily lives.

Power wheelchairs are vehicles operated by electric motors that get the electricity they need from powerful, rechargeable traction batteries. The range of electric wheelchairs is very wide today and can be found at places like Sky Medical Supplies in Denver, each product offering special benefits, but here are the must-have features to look for before you buy a wheelchair for your elderly parent:

Wheelchairs are great tools that could make moving around easier for the seniors suffering from disabilities or that can give these seniors back their ability to move around, but even so, many seniors refuse to use them. If you consider that your elderly parent could benefit from a wheelchair, here are some tips about to manage the discussion and how to overcome reluctance:

The purpose of a wheelchair being that of improving the user’s mobility, the best design is one that provides comfortable seating and back support, sufficient leg room, safety and durability. Here are the features to look for in more detail: