By Anna Hazard This time of year is the perfect time to catch up with your extended family, especially with those who may be dealing with the loss of family or friends. Just keep in mind that seasonal activities and celebrations may need to be adjusted for special needs (such as mobility problems and other health concerns). Remember to pace activities and schedule in breaks to wind down and catch the breath of those who may not have the stamina to keep up. Here are a few suggestions for this winter season.
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By Anna Hazard
Tis the season for holiday sales and so it's the best time to find a deal if you've been considering a medical lift chair for you or your loved ones.
Medical lift chairs (also known as lift chair recliners, power chairs, or riser recliners) can help those with mobility problems -- or whose legs simply need that added extra "oomph" -- to stand up or sit down by changing the positioning of the chair itself from vertical to sitting (or reclining if you choose that style). These types of chairs can be broken down into five main categories (from most economical to priciest) as seat lifts, 2 position, 3 position, infinite position, and zero gravity. By Anna Hazard While expectations are for everyone to have a "holly jolly x-mas" this time of year, such expectations -- and the stress that the frenzy of holiday activity bring with them -- can leave you and your loved ones feeling rather blue instead. Here are a few tips and suggestions for managing the pressure of a hectic holiday.
By Anna Hazard "It's the most wonderful time of the year" -- as the old Andy Williams song goes -- but also an exhausting time where it's easy enough to lose track of you or your loved ones personal safety in the whirl of holiday activity. Keep these tips and tricks in mind when it comes to safety during the holiday season for your senior loved ones. By Mike Breschi Ella Stewart Care is happy to announce a successful and smooth transition following its purchase of Always There Nursing and Companion Care. The license officially changed hands this fall, Always There clients continue to be served with the same quality of care and caregivers they were accustomed to, and employees are prepared for a new surge in business. Ella Stewart Care is a company two years in the making, inspired by the caregiving experiences of its two owners, Jim Stewart and Mike Breschi. Jim and his sister Elaine cared for their mother Ella in the twilight years of her life. Mike and his wife Mary Anne have cared for their developmentally disabled daughter for 24 years. Jim and Mike each knew what it is like to be a caregiver for a family member and each has had to rely on hiring caregivers from outside their families. They knew their business would be focused on Quality care that they could trust with their own families. The highlights of Ella Stewart Care:
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