http://www.pacificarticles.com en-us http://www.pacificarticles.com N/A rchamria@gmail.com Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:35:39 -0500 20 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3852/1/Wheelchair-Lifts/Wheelchair-Lifts.html Wheelchair users and people with restricted mobility can benefit greatly from having a home lift installed. Domestic Wheelchair Lifts can be installed in any downstairs room where the lift can travel vertically through an aperture in the ceiling to the room above. When the lift is not in use it can be parked at either level leaving maximum living space available. christian_dunnage@pacificarticles.com (Christian Dunnage) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3851/1/Swivel-Seat-Stairlift-Chairs/Swivel-Seat-Stairlift-Chairs.html If you need a stairlift then you will probably need a swivel seat. This article explains the benefits. christian_dunnage@pacificarticles.com (Christian Dunnage) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3850/1/Beware-of-Cut-and-Shut-Curved-Stairlift-Rails/Beware-of-Cut-and-Shut-Curved-Stairlift-Rails.html Whilst the secondhand stairlift market is a legtimate one, there are safety concerns about curved stairlift rails that are being remanufactured and sold as new. christian_dunnage@pacificarticles.com (Christian Dunnage) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3849/1/Second-Hand-Stair-Lifts/Second-Hand-Stair-Lifts.html Buying second hand stair lifts is a viable and cost effective alternative to purchasing a brand new stair lift. christian_dunnage@pacificarticles.com (Christian Dunnage) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3848/1/Hinged-Rail-Stair-Lifts/Hinged-Rail-Stair-Lifts.html You need a stairlift but you have a door at the bottom of your staircase, is there a solution? An explanation of powered hinged stair lifts and their applications. christian_dunnage@pacificarticles.com (Christian Dunnage) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3847/1/Stair-Lifts---Straight-and-Curved-Rails/Stair-Lifts---Straight-and-Curved-Rails.html An explanation of straight and curved rail stair lifts. christian_dunnage@pacificarticles.com (Christian Dunnage) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3846/1/Stair-Lift-Buying-Guide/Stair-Lift-Buying-Guide.html This article is designed to help you decide whether you need a stair lift, and if so, how you can go about choosing one that is right for your needs. christian_dunnage@pacificarticles.com (Christian Dunnage) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3845/1/Elder-People-and-Social-Activities/Elder-People-and-Social-Activities.html Getting an elderly person to socialize can be tough sometimes. If they are new to the facility and do not know anyone, sometimes they will not want to meet new people. But there are ways to encourage them to join in on facility activities. jeanethe_pollock@pacificarticles.com (Jeanette Pollock) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3844/1/Restorative-Care/Restorative-Care.html Restorative care is given to an elderly person after they have had an accident or need to work muscle groups they do not usually use. More than physical therapy, restorative care is used for emotional well being as well. The goal is to not only help a person recover from a broken bone or pulled muscle, but also to get the person to socialize and want to be part of a group. jeanethe_pollock@pacificarticles.com (Jeanette Pollock) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3843/1/Nursing-Home-Food/Nursing-Home-Food.html Unfortunately, nursing home food is usually pretty lousy. Since budgets are tight, most nursing homes cannot afford to buy the best quality products. Buying food in bulk usually means sacrificing taste. Another reason why nursing home food is not great is because many people in the nursing homes are on restricted diets that limit the amount of sugar, salt, and fat they can have. jeanethe_pollock@pacificarticles.com (Jeanette Pollock) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3842/1/Nursing-Home-Care/Nursing-Home-Care.html Since many nursing homes are becoming more crowded and there is a shortage of nursing staff to take care of them, many times it is up to the families to monitor their loved one’s health. There are many ways to tell if an elderly person is being taken care of properly. jeanethe_pollock@pacificarticles.com (Jeanette Pollock) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3841/1/Housekeeping-in-a-Nursing-Care-Facility/Housekeeping-in-a-Nursing-Care-Facility.html Proper medical care and nutrition are very important to monitor when a loved one is in a nursing care facility. Another area to keep a close watch on is the housekeeping department. How they clean rooms, lobbies, bathrooms, and other areas determines how good the care actually is at a nursing home. jeanethe_pollock@pacificarticles.com (Jeanette Pollock) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3840/1/Decorating-a-Room-in-a-Nursing-Home/Decorating-a-Room-in-a-Nursing-Home.html When a person is first placed into a nursing home, they are not going to like it that much. They will complain and want to go home. But there are a few things that family and friends can do to make their new home more appealing. jeanethe_pollock@pacificarticles.com (Jeanette Pollock) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3839/1/Buying-a-Walker/Buying-a-Walker.html Not all elderly people will need to use a wheelchair. Many get around just fine with a little help from a cane or a walker. There are many different types of walkers on the market today that are designed to offer comfort and support when on the move. jeanethe_pollock@pacificarticles.com (Jeanette Pollock) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3837/1/Different-Types-of-Wheel-Chairs/Different-Types-of-Wheel-Chairs.html There are a lot of types of wheel chairs out there. Some may look familiar, while others just seem so bizarre. However, the variety in designs of wheel chairs is just natural, considering that different people need to do different things. jeanethe_pollock@pacificarticles.com (Jeanette Pollock) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3836/1/What-You-Should-Look-for-in-a-Nursing-Home/What-You-Should-Look-for-in-a-Nursing-Home.html There are a lot of nursing homes operating in the United States today. Their businesses, fuelled by America's hectic way of life, have prospered and now cater to a lot of people. jeanethe_pollock@pacificarticles.com (Jeanette Pollock) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3835/1/Lift-Chairs-Making-Use-of-Technology-in-Taking-Care-of-the-Elderly/Lift-Chairs-Making-Use-of-Technology-in-Taking-Care-of-the-Elderly.html We all grow old. No one can deny that. No matter how much money you have, how good you have been, how much people respect you, the fact remains that we grow old. jeanethe_pollock@pacificarticles.com (Jeanette Pollock) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3834/1/Alzheimers-and-Sundowners/Alzheimers-and-Sundowners.html It's 5:00 p.m., and all of a sudden your calm, serene mother is now very agitated, angry, and maybe even combative. Nothing you do seems to help, and quite frankly, you're nervous and maybe even frightened. It seems as if there is nothingyou can do. Take heart; you're not alone, and there is help. brain_ward@pacificarticles.com (Brian Ward) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3833/1/Elder-Care-Times-Are-A-Changing/Elder-Care-Times-Are-A-Changing.html Gives a solid overview of how caring for elderly parents has changed over the years and what you can do... ann_francis@pacificarticles.com (Ann Francis) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3832/1/Holidays-with-Alzheimers-Disease/Holidays-with-Alzheimers-Disease.html If you will be celebrating the holidays with a loved one who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease, you might want to read this for tips on how to make your season safer and more enjoyable together. jo_nelson@pacificarticles.com (Jo Nelson) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3831/1/When-the-Elderly-Refuse-Care/When-the-Elderly-Refuse-Care.html You've spent hours pouring over information regarding elder care; you've researched and developed a plan of care for your elderly loved one that should be etched in gold! The day arrives for their new caregiver to come for the first time, and your loved one won't open the door! What do you do now? jo_nelson@pacificarticles.com (Jo Nelson) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3830/1/Plowing-Through-the-Problems-of-Elder-Care/Plowing-Through-the-Problems-of-Elder-Care.html Baby boomers are experiencing role reversals and now becoming caregivers for their parents. It's an overwhelming task at first, and knowing where to start is half the battle. Here are some ideas that may help. jo_nelson@pacificarticles.com (Jo Nelson) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3829/1/Preventing-Falls-in-the-Elderly/Preventing-Falls-in-the-Elderly.html Tips to help prevent falls for the elderly jo_nelson@pacificarticles.com (Jo Nelson) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3828/1/Are-Your-Parents-Running-Out-Of-Money-For-Retirement-Or-Care/Are-Your-Parents-Running-Out-Of-Money-For-Retirement-Or-Care.html Your parents have always been thrifty. They helped you through college and were very careful about saving for retirement, but lately you notice that they aren't going out very often, they are very careful when they shop, they often complain about the high cost of fuel or their utility bills? Your parents are not alone. Even some of the best laid plans can come up short. With medical costs rising in the double digits, exponential rising fuel costs and lower returns on investments, their nest egg might be coming up short. angella_conrard@pacificarticles.com (Angella Conrard) Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400