If your loved one needs help getting around the house, the bathroom can be a cause for concern. Installing grab bars to avoid falls is an important preventive step to take as you make the home safer. Many people forget to consider what the optimal height of the grab bars should be for their loved

Caring for someone with a neurodegenerative disease presents various home safety challenges. If you want to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, it’s crucial to create an environment that’s open, easy to navigate, and free of potential hazards. As a caregiver, it’s necessary to enhance safety throughout your entire home, but today we’re focusing

What our home safety guide covers Our guide to home safety addresses common questions and challenges caregivers face when it comes to fall prevention. We’ll cover product recommendations that can make a big impact at home, and offer instructions on how to use or install them. You can shop mobility assistance products like walkers or

If you or your loved one experiences swelling in their body that leads to fluid dripping from the skin, that might be weeping edema. This condition is a sign that you or your loved one should see a healthcare professional who can determine the cause of the swelling and fluid buildup and recommend treatment. This

Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, are wounds that appear on the body as a result of inactivity for extended periods. Your doctor may refer to them as “decubitus ulcers.” The term “bedsores” actually comes from their main cause: when someone is bedridden for an extended period, the pressure of their body against the mattress

Wound care is something all people need from time to time. If you fall and scrape your knee, cut yourself while making dinner, or have a wound from surgery to tend to, it’s important to know how to clean and care for the injury to prevent infection and other serious issues. As a caregiver, wound

Aging skin is a common concern, but for those with diabetes, it comes with unique challenges. Diabetes increases your risk of skin disorders; fluctuating blood sugar often leads to dryness, roughness, and itching. High blood sugar can also cause poor circulation and nerve damage, reducing sensation and making unnoticed cuts, cracks, or ulcers a serious

Cleansing wipes offer a simple yet effective way to maintain personal hygiene and soothe irritated skin, especially for those with limited mobility or incontinence. But with so many options available, how do you choose the right ones? From scented to unscented, flushable to non-flushable, and those enriched with lotions like aloe, the choices can be overwhelming. At Carewell,

If you’re caring for someone with dementia and struggle to bathe them, know that you aren’t alone. From “curious vision” to having a tough time seeing the water, all sorts of challenges can pop up when you’re trying to get your loved one clean. To help, we met with dementia care experts and put together

Struggling to get your bedridden loved one to a shower or bath? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Maintaining personal hygiene for those with limited mobility can be challenging, but thankfully, there are many effective water-free options available. From no-rinse washes to shampoo caps, we’ve put together a handy list of solutions to help keep your