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Gilbert Guide Videos: Kitchen Aids
For individuals who are older or undergoing rehabilitation using a kitchen or meal preparation can be difficult. Get nine essential tips to make the kitchen friendly for seniors with limited strength, stamina or mobility.This video is part of an innovative series that we are proud to re-introduce and was created by a leader in the field of supportive homecare, Dr. Ernest Rosenbaum. Disclaimer: Gilbert Guide, Mount Zion Hospital & Medical Center, Marshall Hale Memorial Hospital and The San Francisco Regional...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Artificial Hydration & Nutrition in Advanced Alzheimer's
In my conversations with families of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, they often have anxiety over withholding or withdrawing artificial hydration and nutrition. What should be done when a patient refuses to eat? What does this behavior mean? This article will help illustrate the importance of education in alleviating common family fears and in helping families learn to advocate for their loved one. What happens when a patient stops receiving nutrition and hydration? In this recent article on determining hospice...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Eating and Drinking Aids
Special cups with lids will help you avoid spilling liquids. The Tommee Tippee cup (Figure 1) is useful if you have difficulty in swallowing or poor coordination. The Wonder-Flow vacuum cup (Figure 2) allows you to drink while lying flat on your back or on your side. These cups can be used with straws. Use extra-long (18") straws if you tire while trying to hold a cup. You can also improvise with styrofoam cups and lids like those used in...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Dressing Tips
Try to do the major part while seated in a chair, preferably one with arms. Long-handled reachers (Figure 19) will eliminate your having to bend over and will help you start to pull your clothes up over your feet. It is easier to put your weak arm or leg in first when dressing and to take your strong arm or leg out first when undressing. Loose-fitting tops with front-closing zippers, ties, or Velcro are most convenient. A buttonhook (Figure...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Cooking Tips
Get the nine essential tips for your kitchen to help seniors whose mobility, strength or stamina is limited. This video is part of an innovative series that we are proud to re-introduce and was created by a leader in the field of supportive homecare, Dr. Ernest Rosenbaum. Plan meal preparation ahead. Write menus for a week's meals at a time. Shop for staples once a week and fresh produce twice weekly. Assemble all ingredients and utensils before beginning to...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
