Taking care of an elderly parent can be challenging, especially when it comes to things like diaper changes. If your parent is unable to get up and walk to the bathroom, you may need to change their diaper in bed. Fortunately, changing a senior’s diaper isn’t difficult to do with a little preparation, and you’ll …

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As a caregiver for an elderly person who is bedridden, you have the difficult and often thankless task of helping your elderly client or family member bathe while in bed. While this presents myriad challenges, it is probably easier and more manageable than you think. The following is a step-by-step guide to bathing an elderly …

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As a young person, you probably had a phase when you struggled with bed-wetting, which is perfectly normal. However, the same situation is not normal when it happens to you in adulthood. There are plenty of reasons for the phenomenon, including infections, side effects of medications, prostate enlargement, and obstruction during sleep. If you visit …

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Older adults account for approximately 90 percent of all hospitalizations from falls, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Injuries sustained from falls can be serious and even fatal. Fortunately, there are measures that adult children can take to help prevent their elderly parents from falling in their bedrooms. Here is what …

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