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Bathrooms require special attention in order to meet the living needs of elderly adults who want to age in place. Everyday routines like bathing, washing up and brushing teeth can be challenging for some older adults in a standard bathroom . Luckily, there are a number of ways to make bathroom faucets more user-friendly for seniors with mobility issues. The design tips shown here should be part of an overall design philosophy for aging in place bathrooms that include appropriately placed grab bars, nonslip flooring and adequate lighting. 1. Handheld Showerheads Replace a wall-mounted showerhead with a handheld model. A  handheld showerhead attached to a pole allows elderly users to adjust the showerhead's height when standing or to use it as a handheld model when sitting or standing. Here are some other user-friendly changes that can help older adults: Combine the showerhead with built-in or portable shower chairs to make bathing more comfortable. Bathtubs and walk-in showers ...

Uppie Makes Washroom Trips More Accessible for the Elderly 'Uppie' is an elderly- assisting bathroom accessory that's ensuring everyone can maintain their safety while doing something as routine as using the washroom. After recognizing the loss of independence that can occur with age, Uppie was created to assist the elderly to maintain as much of their agency as possible, regardless of their physical limitations. The thoughtful product features a mechanism that fits over any traditional toilet bowl . Complete with state of the art technology, this adjustable mechanical frame twists and bends, allowing people with mobility issues to stand up and sit down with greater ease. This domestic mobility assistant provides the unique help elderly adults may require while allowing the user to maintain their independence. Smart home products like 'Uppie' offer convenience and assurance in the form of tech-infused items.

More than one in three seniors over age 65 fall each year, and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) says 80 percent of these falls are in the bathroom. Due to the multitude of unforgiving and slippery surfaces, bathrooms are very hazardous for the home.  Preventing Senior Falls in Bathrooms Knowing how to get in and out of tubs and showers properly and equipping homes with necessary safety precautions can reduce senior falls , keep them out of the emergency room and possibly extend their life.  Preventing Senior Falls in Bathrooms According to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1. 6 million older adults seek emergency care each year for fall-related injuries, fractures or head trauma. In addition to potentially losing their independence, seniors 65 years old and up have a 25 percent chance of dying within six months to a year if they fall and break a hip. Seniors are vulnerable to falls for many reasons — eyesight and reflexes aren’t as razor-sharp as t...

Living independently is fundamental to adulthood yet the older we get, the less independent we become. However, a thoughtful product can go a long way to extend independence – especially when it pertains to intimate situations. Designed for elderly adults, Uppie is a perfect example. This space-efficient, cost-effective, modern bathroom addition was designed for elders with physical limitations. The frame is adjustable, fits onto any toilet bowl and uses state of the art technology to aid in getting on and off the loo. Designer: Jan S. van Ackeren Shares 647

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - When aging parents can no longer care for themselves, having a conversation with them about their future is never easy. Fortunately, there are people who have made it their life's mission to help you figure out what your loved ones can afford when it comes to their long-term care, and where they should spend their golden years. When my dad turned 92 years old in August 2016, his suddenly failing health was a rude punch of reality. Up until then, I had seen him as the strong, quick- witted police officer everyone in Trenton, New Jersey, knew. But suddenly it was up to my sister and me to be his caregivers. We did our best until he passed away in January, but the crash course we received in elder care was eye-opening. Senior living arrangements Once adult children get a handle on their parents’ finances, it’s time to figure out what type of care they can afford. My father soon needed more help than a home health aide could provide, and rushing to find the ri...

Video of Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee , 54, exiting a bathroom within moments of his girlfriend Brittany Furlan , 30, aboard an American Airlines flight appears to have surfaced online. The Miami-bound flight from Nassau, Bahamas, was only 65 minutes in total. But according to passengers, the couple was in the lavatory for as many as 20 minutes before exiting.  READ:  Video Of Couple Having Sex On Ibiza-Bound Flight Goes Viral The video — which was first published by TMZ — appeared to have been taken by a fellow passenger who trained the camera on the lavatory door as Lee exited the bathroom. Approximately 25 seconds later, Furlan exited the same bathroom. Airline staff outside the lavatory did not appear to notice that two adults had exited the same bathroom within moments of each other. [embedded content] TMZ reported separately Saturday that “there were no complaints filed with the company” and that it’s not against American Airlines policy for two people to occupy the same bath...

Dilantin is anti-seizure medication used to treat epilepsy. Package Price Per Pills Savings Order 100 mg x 100 pills $59.99 $0.60 $0.00 100 mg x 200 pills $101.99 $0.51 $18.00 Product Description Common use Dilantin is anti-seizure medication described as an effective drug which reduces electrical conductance among brain cells by stabilizing the inactive state of voltage gated sodium channels . This medication is used to treat epilepsy (seizures), to prevent post-traumatic epilepsy and epilepsy caused by neurosurgery, ventricular arrhythmias, including intoxication with cardiac glycosides, some forms of Meniere's syndrome, trigeminal neuralgia and many other conditions. Dosage and directions Dose of Dilantin in patients treated for non-epileptic disease should be several times lower than in ones with epilepsy. Your dosage should be prescribed by your doctor. A recommended daily dose to treat epileptic seizures is 5 mg per kilo in adults and 4-7 mg per kilo in children. ...

Entry #1900, December 3, 2012 Life as a senior citizen is more complicated than many young people realize . Simple day-to-day tasks become much more difficult with age, especially for those who use walkers or wheelchairs to get around in their old age. This effect is most strongly pronounced in the bathroom, which becomes something like an obstacle course for those who don’t have the same physical capabilities they possessed in their younger years. When designing a safe bathroom for seniors, be sure to keep this in mind. What is convenient for you may be a difficult mess for the elderly. Ensure the bathroom is accessible for aging adults Image via: David Wilkes Builders Walk-in showers and bathtubs Walk-in showers and baths are some of the best utilities available for senior bathrooms. Stepping in and out of the bath can be dangerous even for those in their prime years. Losing your balance is very easy, and the slippery surfaces make it even easier to fall over and hurt oneself. This...

We wanted to try Princess having heard so many wonderful thing about their ships and in particular their onboard dinging and overall service. So a 2 night 'quickie' onboard Golden Princess - our first trip without the kids was a perfect opportunity to give them a try! Now I will put a couple of caveats on my review, being: a) we know a 2 night cruise is not long enough to get a full feel for the ship AND b) there were a lot of cruisers like ourselves doing the 2 nighter and thus a different 'vibe' to a longer cruise was experienced - again not necessarily the same experienced on a 'full' cruise where you have a chance to settle in and truly relax! So I think the above may in fact explain that whilst overall we really enjoyed our 2. 5 days aboard Golden Princess we felt that something was lacking that left us without the 'WOW" factor that we were truly expecting (hoping!) to experience. The ship herself is lovely - built in More a true nauti...