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About Elder Depot
Since its inception in 2002, Elder Depot has recognized the critical role that caregivers have being involved with the care of an elderly loved one. We are committed to providing a wide variety of innovative products to improve quality of life for both the caregiver and the recipient.
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Monthly Archives: July 2010
Don’t take the Elderly for granted
It’s incredible to think that two-thirds of all the people in history who have lived to the age of 65 are alive today. There are far more Senior Citizens alive today than at other point in history. This is an … Continue reading
Family Caregiving is often like a Second Full Time Job
Home Instead Senior Care® recently completed a five year study that concluded that 42% of caregivers spend more than 30 hours a week personally caring for a senior parent. Most caregivers don’t need a study to tell them that caring … Continue reading
What Everyone Should Know About Strokes
Strokes are the leading cause of adult disability in the United States. Strokes are when blood flow to any part of the brain is interrupted. Sometimes a stroke is explained as “brain attack”, comparing it to a heart attack. For … Continue reading
Posted in Eldercare, Guidance
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Far from Irrelevant at 60
“To me the phrase ’60 is the new 40′ is not a joke. We baby boomers can put truth into those words. We are far from irrelevant at 60. We’re now emotionally mature, brimming with wisdom and calm, still physically … Continue reading
VPG’s MV-1 vs BraunAbility…which is the better choice?
Review originally written for the New Mobility Blog and posted here with permission. I’ve been hearing about the new wheelchair accessible vehicle by the Vehicle Production Group called the MV-1 for about a year now, and actually, when we were … Continue reading
Posted in Eldercare, Guidance, Products
Tagged Automobile, Eldercare, Guide, Mobility, Technology
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Elder Abuse
Laws vary from state to state but, by definition, Elder Abuse is any act, intentional or negligent, that causes harm or serious risk of harm to a vulnerable elder. Elder Abuse occurs when: someone physically abuses a vulnerable elder by … Continue reading
10 Ways for Seniors to Keep Cool
It is hot this summer. Heat Stroke and Dehydration are serious problems for everyone during this hot season, but Seniors are especially at risk. Here are some tips on how to help them stay cool. Seniors should eat light meals … Continue reading
Fraud Alert! Take a closer look at those Phone Bills!
Take a closer look at those phone bills friends! A few months ago we noticed that a mysterious charge for ‘Vmail’ had appeared on the phone bill for one of fax lines. Our phone company had just switched us from … Continue reading
