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Get the wide range of communication aids for the elderly to help the elderly and hard of hearing with their everyday communication needs.

Personal alarms are used by elderly living alone to provide them security and safety, and to their carers to feel safe in the event of a fall or accident. They are inexpensive, easy to set-up and use.

Remote control plug sockets are the perfect solution for the elderly and disabled for controlling appliances which are not located in a user friendly position. Remote control plug sockets and Other Electricity Control devices provide complete comfort and safety to the elderly, and also prevent falls and accidents.

Find a wide choice of Mobile Phones for the elderly to suit your needs from the very basic mobile phone with big buttons and display screen to more advanced mobiles with full of the latest features and SOS button but easily mastered by users of all ages and ability.

Home Care Technologies provide latest bathroom aids such as Shower Chairs and Bathroom Grab Rails for the Elderly, disabled and anyone with mobility issues.

Telephones for the elderly & hard of hearing and for the disabled are available at HomeCare Technologies, with a wide choice of features and accessories, that makes day to day communication much easier for all. They are affordable, easy to use and set up. Particularly helpful for people with dementia, memory loss or forgetfulness.

Read the FAQ on Personal Alarms for the Elderly versus a monitored alarm system and get the answers for its annual cost, service and its alarm features. Choice of panic alarms is best cost effective alternative, that alert up to 5 or more contacts when the panic button is activated, are simple to install, have no on-going subscription costs and start at just €99 which includes a user friendly telephone.

Big button mobile phones are very popular among the elderly in Ireland. Phone options range from very basic to those with lots of essential functions to make and receive calls and text messaging.

Fall prevention and Fall detection products are designed with additional features for elderly who live alone and also for those in care facilities. At HomeCare Technologies an unrivalled range of products are available to provide a safe environment, reducing the risk of falls and alert carers when a fall occurs.

Choosing the right Panic Buttons and Personal Alarms is important because it provide security to Elders living alone and an alert system notify their carers in the event of fall or ill-health. There are many options and features available to enhance the personal alarm system.

Homecare Technologies provide fall prevention products for elderly to hospitals, nursing homes and private individuals for their everyday care. The range of products are designed to manage the risk of falls and ensure that staff and carers are able to respond to a potential fall before it happens.

Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing in Germany and the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) in the Netherlands have discovered new blood biomarkers that could indicate a mortality risk in elderly people.

Get Sensor Pads and Sensor Mats for the Elderly at Homecaretechnologies. Sensor Pad and mat products offer significant advantages to carers in managing fall prevention and wandering. When someone leaves the bed, sensor pad detects the movement and activate alarm.

HomeCare Technologies have number of electric aids for the seniors as remote control sockets and remote control switches that makes turning appliances on and off so easy you can do it from the comfort of your chair with the press of a button.

Get the wide range of Dementia Products in Ireland at Home Care Technologies to care for people living with dementia. They are all simple to set-up and easy to use. There are a range of products available are memory aids, medication reminder, personal tracker phone and many more.

Wheeled platforms with specially-molded seating systems interfaced with them for users with a more complicated posture. A molded seating system involves taking a cast of a person's best achievable seated position and the either carving the shape from memory foam or forming a plastic mesh around it. This seat is then covered, framed, and attached to a wheelbase this becomes more of a custom wheelchair then a standard type. Heavy Duty/High Weight Capacity is a collection of mobility products with expanded maximum weight capacities. Heavy duty wheelchairs, bariatric scooters and more, combined with an expert staff. Heavy duty/high weight capacity wheelchairs feature additional crossbraces for support and heavy duty/high weight capacity electric mobility products have stronger motors to accommodate a higher weight. Heavy Duty manual wheelchairs have a reinforced heavy-duty frame that accommodates weight capacities ranging anywhere from maximum weight depending on the chair. Heavy Duty Wheelchair is strongly constructed and offers a high degree of comfort to larger users. As expect from a wheelchair of this quality, the detachable footrests swing away, the armrests flip back, and the backrest can be folded. The frame is as compact as possible whilst still allowing a wide, comfortable seat (available in 20 or 22" seat sizes), and the extra-wide castors are designed to meet the demands of heavy use. Heavy Duty is a quality option for anyone for a self-propelbariatric wheelchair. Karma 8520 Heavy Duty Wheelchair: It comes with detachable swing away footrests. The wheel chair has flip-back armrests. It comes with centre of gravity adjustment. The wheel chair has wide profile casters. Seat Size 20'' inch & 22'' inch Total Weight 17 K.G. Features : Foldable, lightweight frame for easy portability. Steel double cross-brace frame. Adjustable-tension back upholstery. Armrests are padded, adjustable and removable. Adjustable-length controller mount. Adju

This lightweight portable shower chair commode with casters is packed with features to ensure a pleasant and comfortable bathing experience. One of the greatest benefits is the ultra comfort padded seat featuring an open front design making personal hygiene easy and convenient. When the shower chair is not in use the back and 12 qt. commode bucket can be removed without tools making cleaning and storage simple. The frame is manufactured with lightweight rust resistant anodized aluminum able to withstand a 300 lb. weight capacity. Easy to operate, shower chair. Commode comes equipped with 3" non-skid casters, making transfer to and from any bathroom safe and secure. Commode/shower chair soft seat features strong and practical armrests designed to withstand a lot of load, including the sideways forces that are exerted during sideways transfers.The armrests offer comfortable support for the forearms while sitting and they are long enough to provide sustained support when standing up and sitting down. The armrests can be folded up individually, e.g. to facilitate a sideways transfers. When folded down, the armrest rests behind the backrest thereby preventing fingers, skin or hair from getting caught. Commode Wheelchair Rainbow 6: Karma commode wheelchair rainbow 6 comes with lot of exiting features for elderly or physically challenged person who want commode in wheelchair. Karma Rainbow 6 has single seat with center cut commode having cushion cover on top and removable pan or plastic commode seat with pot. Commode Wheelchair Rainbow 6 Features: Frame Material : M.S.Chrome Plated Single Seat with center cut commode Both Option Available In Single Seat Plastic Commode Seat With Pot. Cushioned Top Cover Square Pan Commode Pan Removable Pan Commode Wheelchair Rainbow 6 Measurements: Frame Style : Foldable Open Position Wheel To Wheel Width In : 26" (Inches) Seat Width : 18" (Inches) Total Width in Closing Position : 11" (Inches) Rear Whe

Alzheimer's is a mental illness that mostly affects the elderly. It is characterized by dementia, cognitive impairment, and mood swings. The patient gradually fades into a state of perpetual darkness and lack of self-awareness. Here are some steps we can take to reduce our own risk.

Scientists are trying to find ways to prevent Alzheimer's before it comes knocking at your doorstep. Extensive research is taking place even as you read this. Everyone hopes to put together the answer before it becomes a global issue. Here are a few risk factors that you can and can't avoid:

What is Depression? Every individual experiences feelings of worthlessness, sadness, and negativity. It is when these feelings spiral out of control and consume the individual to an extent that his/her normal life is disrupted, that depression arises. Depression is a serious medical condition and can significantly weaken the individual both physically and mentally. What are the causes and risk factors of depression? In medical terms, depression is due to a decreased amount of certain chemicals in the brain. Depression has a genetic basis, i.e. depression may run in family. It can also be triggered by an event such as the loss of a loved one, losing a job, etc. There are some hormonal problems like decreased thyroid levels that can also lead to depression. Depression can also follow after the diagnosis of a serious illness and leads to impaired treatment of the disease. It is accompanied by the feeling of not getting well and hence ignoring the medication and the other activities that have been advised by the doctor. Risk factors Traumatic past, abuse, neglect Loss of a loved one Serious medical conditions like Parkinson's disease, etc. Also Read: How to Prevent Depression in Elderly What are the symptoms of depression? Persisting feeling of sadness, anxiety Low self-esteem Feeling worthless Pessimistic mindset Decreased appetite Difficulty in sleeping Oversleeping Inability to concentrate Talking, walking slowly Constantly feeling tired Loss of interest in activities that were previously enjoyable Decreased sexual desire Weight loss Headache Abdominal cramps Having ideas about death, contemplating suicide What are the investigations for depression? As such there are no investigations for depression. If the symptoms listed above continue for more than two weeks, the person is diagnosed with depression. Investigations advised by the doctor can be - Thyroid function tests Cortisol levels in the blood What is the treatment of depression? The treatment is both

Dementia is one of the most common age-related medical conditions. As we age, mental processes and memory become affected by changes in the brain, resulting in problems with memory, attention, mood, and behavior. Dementia can occur in anyone, although it is more common in elderly adults and people suffering from other mental disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. High prevalence of dementia is expected to propel growth of the dementia drugs market. For instance, according to Alzheimer's Association, around 5.8 million people in the U.S. aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia in 2020. Moreover, increasing geriatric population is also expected to aid in growth of the market. For instance, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. geriatric population is expected to reach 77 million by 2034. Read more @ https://sachinbhombe.blogspot.com/2021/03/high-prevalence-of-dementia-and-r-of.html