Beginning to wear hearing aids is a big step for many, and choosing the right hearing aids may seem daunting. This month’s Elder Voice, written by Dr. Susan Marynewich, discusses what to look for. There are five primary considerations when purchasing a hearing aid: Your lifestyle and listening needs Your ability to manage the hearing [read more…]
Assistive Equipment
The Costs of Care: Beyond Housing Part 2
Last month Elder Voice reviewed equipment costs that sometimes arise as people age. This month, we focus on the costs of home help. This includes personnel who help with personal care and companionship, as well as a number of other types of services, such as drivers, physio- and occupational therapists, and other allied professionals such [read more…]
The Costs of Care: Beyond Housing
When planning for the costs associated with growing older, people often only consider Seniors housing prices. However, your planning should also take into consideration that at some point you may need some equipment or a paid caregiver, especially if you wish to remain in your own home. You might not ever need them, but if [read more…]
Wheelchairs: What To Know Before You Buy
This month Elder Voice welcomes guest writer, Barbara Purdy, Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist I often see people in poorly fitted wheelchairs, sitting for hours, slumped over in pain and discomfort and unable to correct their own positions. They may have slid forwards, a sign of that discomfort, as they tried to find a more comfortable [read more…]
Walkers: Basics You Need to Know
by Barbara Purdy, Reg. OT, Reg. PT Most people using walkers are over 65 years old and have problems that are musculo-skeletal (muscle/bone) or neurological. They most commonly have arthritis, mainly in their knees and hips, or they have fractured a bone, are post surgical, or are recovering from a debilitating illness. Conditions which lead [read more…]
