Caring for Elderly Parents – Stair Lifts
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This is a guest post by Cole Watts. Cole is a writer for USMedicalSupplies. US Medical Supplies is a trusted online brand with over 14,000 medical products including stair lifts, adjustable beds, and lift chairs for the elderly.
For so many of us caring for elderly parents, we are often faced with many crisis’ situations early on. One of the first problems we often have is what to do with our loved one’s home.
Once our parents reach a certain age, we can find that their home is literally filled with thousands of obstacles that can be problems for our parents and the number one problem that we can often forget about is the stairs.
Falling or tripping down the stairs is one of the major causes of broken bones and sprained joints in the elderly, and we often have to to monitor them for the dangers that they present to our parents.
Thankfully though we have stair lift technology that can often help our loved one’s get up and down stairs with just the click of a button and eliminate potential hazards that our parents might face when coming up and down the stairs.
But how safe exactly are stair lifts? Are they easy to use? The answers to these questions are yes, and yes, provided that you follow some simple advice.
1) Buy new, not second hand, and choose wisely.
It is always recommended to purchase a new stair lift from a reputable dealer, rather than a second hand one from a private sale because the model that was right for someone else, may not be the most appropriate for you. Specifically, a stair lift must be able to fit in the required space in your home, and must be capable of carrying your weight and width. Stair lifts fit differently per the home so a measurement before installation is a must. Secondly, a used stair lift may no longer be in warranty, and may have defaults that are not obvious at the point of sale. In a private transaction, there is no money back guarantee or support if something goes wrong!
2) Have your stair lift fitted and serviced by a qualified stair lift engineer
While many models of stair lift can be fitted by the homeowner, it is recommended to seek expert advice if you have any doubts about your ability to correctly fit the device. The last thing you want is for the stair lift to fall off its track when in use, or for the chair to be at the wrong height! It’s also important to take good care of your stair lift – keep the seat and track clean and free of dust that might clog the mechanisms, and have it serviced by an approved engineer to preserve the validity of the warranty and keep the device in perfect working order.
3) Pay attention to the safe use of your stair lift
Stair lifts are easy to use and very safe, but do make sure that you don’t use one recklessly and without careful attention. To avoid accidents and injuries, don’t rush your maneuver and ensure that you are correctly and comfortably seated before setting off. When disembarking from the seat, place your feet firmly on the ground and take care if you need to twist so that you do not injure yourself. Some stair lift models have swivel-seats to eliminate this risk. To avoid the situation where the stair lift may be at the top of the stairs when you are at the bottom, simply invest in a second remote control. Keep one upstairs and one downstairs, and your problem is solved!
Stair Lifts were once seen as just a cheap old technology but with mentions in movies like Disney’s animated “Up” stair lifts are no longer seen as just an cheap technology but instead a technology that will help give peace of mind to those of you caring for elderly parents.
Cole Watts is a writer for USMedicalSupplies. US Medical Supplies is a trusted online brand with over 14,000 medical products including stair lifts, adjustable beds, and lift chairs for the elderly.
Disclaimer: Some of the links mentioned within this post or posts it may lead to are my affiliate links and in such case I will get compensated for recommending those products.
Anti Aging Supplements – Better Early Than Late
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There has been a new study done by the Institute of Aging in Florida that showed that anti aging supplements are more effective when given earlier in life (mid-life) vs. later in life. DUH! But let’s explore this further…
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A Fantastic Opportunity To Improve Your Health
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Anti Aging Stress Relief – More Important Than You Think
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In regards to anti aging, researchers, doctors and scientists disagree about many things – but one thing they DO agree on – stress (mental, emotional and physical) causes aging. If we can figure out how to reduce the stress in our lives, then we have a shot at living longer, healthier lives.
And what has been shown to be one of the most successful practices for anti aging stress relief? Meditation! Yes, the simple practice of just sitting quietly for 15-20 minutes a day, concentrating on our breath and nothing else has done more for anti aging than any of the creams, supplements and “miracle” cures combined.
Studies done in 1982 showed that people with an average age of 50 who had been practicing Transcendental Meditation for 5 years had a biological age around 12 years younger than others the same age. More studies have been done since then that also back up the anti aging benefits of meditation.
Some of the benefits of meditation include:
- Lower blood pressure
- Strengthens the immune system
- Promotes faster healing
- Sharpens the mental facilities
- Decrease anxiety
How Does It Work?
Aging is actually your body reacting to stress. Our cells, under stress, may stop regenerating as quickly, and become more prone to disease and early cell death.
Meditation works on 3 important hormones that affect stress:
Cortisol – commonly called the “stress” hormone. Our body produces this hormone when we are stressed. High levels of cortisol are associated with anxiety and metabolic syndrome.
DHEA – also known as the “youth” hormone acts like a buffer against Cortisol, so you want high levels of DHEA in your system.
Melatonin – mostly known to aid in sleep is also an important antioxidant and helps to keep us calm. We typically produce less melatonin as we age.
Dr. Vincent Giampapa, M.D., head of Longevity Institute International and Past-President of the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine, plays a prominent role in some of the latest scientific research into aging. His study, using specific audio technology designed for deep meditation, revealed:
* Cortisol decreased by an average of 46.47%, with positive changes in 68% of the people
* Over 68% had increases in DHEA levels, with an average increase of 43.77%
* Melatonin levels increased an average of 97.77%, with positive changes happening in over 73% of the people
Regular meditation can benefit you in many ways, but more importantly, it activates the body’s natural anti aging capabilities.
There are many ways to meditate from simply sitting quietly and focusing on your breathing to more advanced technologies using audio sounds (as in Dr. Giampapa’s study). I’ve tried several types of programs and one that I like that is fairly low cost is Neuro Programmer II by Transparent Corporation. But they also have a simple CD designed to aid you in achieving the altered state needed for meditation.
Audio CDs by Transparent Corp.
Sources – More Magazine, Natural News
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