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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.
The purpose of this blog is to serve as a place where information can be shared, questions answered, and relationships built.
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Category Archives: Products
Was I wrong about Caregiver Robots?
Last July, I closed a blog post on how Family Caregiving is often like a Second Full Time Job with a comment that began with “Caregiver robots are still at least a decade away…” This week GeckoSystems followed Elder Depot … Continue reading
Creamy Ensure® Eggnog Pudding
This delicious holiday treat is healthy too! Packed with nutritional value from Ensure® products, this take on traditional eggnog pudding not only tastes good, it’s good for you. Creamy Ensure® Eggnog Pudding Makes: 4 servings Ingredients 1 1-ounce package instant … Continue reading
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Tagged Eldercare, Guide, Health, Nutrition
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Bath Safety Product Guide
Many injuries for seniors occur in the bathroom, which is not surprising, given the mix of water with slippery surfaces. We have put together a list of helpful tips and products that will make the bathroom safer and help prevent … Continue reading
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Tagged Bathroom, Caregivers, Eldercare, Mobility, Safety, Technology
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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
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Tagged Automobile, Eldercare, Guide, Mobility, Technology
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Accessibility for Smartphones?
Smartphone owners! If your eyes strain to make out all that tiny text or you sometimes mishear words in audio clips a new company thinks that they have a solution for you. iScroll has introduced a new app file format … Continue reading
Telephone Options for the Deaf
The following is an excerpt from HearingTelephones.com, an informative site sponsored by Elder Depot. Much more information is available on the site including guides on Digital Vs. Analog, Bacteria on Phones, Cellular Phones, and much more. For the Deaf, those … Continue reading
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Tagged Caregivers, Eldercare, Guide, Hearing, Technology, Telephones
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Aging and Malnutrition
Proper Nutrition is essential for physical, social, and psychological well-being. Disturbingly, numerous studies show that malnutrition is common among the elderly. Essential Vitamin and Mineral deficiency plague many older adults. Another common problem is diminished calorie intake that leaves older … Continue reading
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Tagged Caregivers, Eldercare, Guide, Nutrition
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What is an Amplified Telephone?
The following is an excerpt from HearingTelephones.com, an informative site sponsored by Elder Depot. Much more information is available on the site including guides on Digital Vs. Analog, Bacteria on Phones, Cellular Phones, and much more. What is an Amplified … Continue reading
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Tagged Caregivers, Eldercare, Guide, Hearing, Technology, Telephones
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Hospital Sheet Buying Guide
There are many types of hospital sheets available for a variety of hospital beds. How do you choose the best one? Below is a comprehensive list of things to consider before purchasing your hospital sheets. Woven Hospital Sheets vs. Knitted … Continue reading
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Tagged Bed, Caregivers, Eldercare, Guide, Pressure
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