Showing posts with label Philadelphia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philadelphia. Show all posts

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Bathroom Remodeling for Every Budget for Seniors

If you have a senior you care for who’s still using a bathroom designed for the person who never ages, it’s time to remodel for safety so they can live a long, happy life at home.  Whether your budget is tight, moderate or generous, you can make some worthwhile improvements.

Bathroom Modifications on a Tight Budget

If your budget is constrained, you want to convert the existing toilet, bath and shower so they’re easier and safer to use, while adding safety accessories where necessary.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Take Steps to Prevent Caregiver Back Injury

I’ve seen construction workers in Philadelphia and other cities walk along fifty-storey-high metal beams like trapeze artists.  It looks like a job where you could get hurt.  And you can, but it turns out, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, that if you’re a hospital or nursing home worker, you’re more likely than a construction worker to experience muscle injuries on the job.  And they’re often related to the back.