In aged care the focus extends beyond basic needs to encompass the overall well-being and quality of life of elderly individuals Comfort and convenience play a vital role in this regard impacting not ...

Mandatory safety standards for adult portable bed rails were issued in 2023 but it doesn't seem to be helping. "Those taking care of the elderly or individuals with mobility limitations or those ...

Are you at high risk for falls? If you’re older, the answer is likely yes. This article focuses on fall prevention for the ...

A medical center worker, 76, has been sentenced for striking a 68-year-old man — who had previously suffered a stroke — with ...

The number of hospital beds 'blocked' by elderly patients well enough to be ... A Department of Health spokesman said: 'Of course, bed-blocking affects waiting lists and this is why we need ...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 222,000 Medical King Bed Assist Rail adult portable bed rails after a 66-year-old man became entrapped and died. When the rail ...

The community came together early Tuesday morning to pack over 400 CASA Christmas food and gift bags for those around the ...

Health and social care for the elderly are important parts of Swedish welfare policy. Of Sweden’s 10.5 million inhabitants, 20 per cent have passed the standard retirement age of 65. This number is ...

New figures show that 20% of elderly Japanese will live alone by 2050, so the government wants solutions to avoid "kodokushi" — the Japanese term that means a lonely death. At the age of 85 ...

While a good mattress and pillow will get you a long way toward sleeping as comfortably as possible, an adjustable bed base can literally take your sleep to a new level by letting you tilt ...

It’s compact, but the size doesn’t mean it skimps on style. Cons: The assembly was a little tricky and the under-the-bed storage leaves a little to be desired. Best for: Someone who favors a ...