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How Much is Winter Fuel Allowance / Payment?
What is the Winter Fuel Payment or Allowance? The Winter Fuel Payment is a tax-free payment made to you to help with heating costs in the winter. The effort involved in getting paid the Winter Fuel Payment is minimal and you should seriously consider following this...
Why do old people feel cold?
My elderly mum is always complaining of the cold; I was wondering why older people feel the cold? In temperatures that I feel really comfortable in, my mum is guaranteed to have multiple layers on and still be feeling a chill. Why is this? I did some research to help...
How to Get a Wheelchair Up a Flight of Stairs
Getting a wheelchair up a flight of stairs is not an easy task. But unfortunately, sometimes it can't be avoided and should be tackled calmly and carefully. If the person in the wheelchair is not at all able to walk up the stairs and there is no lift available, the...
How to use a commode
A commode is a really useful item in the home for some people who have difficulty with mobility. To use you need to follow these simple steps. Set the Height - the legs are adjustable which makes it easier for you to sit on the commode, no matter how tall or short you...
Helping elderly with stairs
Without the assistance of a chair lift, trying to help an elderly person get up and down the stairs can be an absolute nightmare! Speaking from experience, your heart is literally in your mouth watching them struggle, worrying they are going to topple forwards or...
Activities For Wheelchair Bound Seniors
Here is a roundup of some fantastic ideas I tried out to keep elderly parents busy and occupied. When seniors are wheelchair bound, even for a short while, some can have tendency want to stay at home and not really do much. (This certainly doesn't account for all...