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Breathing Health

How to Buy a Pulse Oximeter
A good pulse oximeter has a Perfusion Index (PI) and an OLED display with large numbers. The PI indicates if you're getting a bad reading but the pulse is weak. The OLED display is bright and easy to see.
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Can I Use a Pulse Oximeter to Check for COVID-19?
Yes, you can and you should use a pulse oximeter to check for COVID-19 symptoms, according to Doctors Christy Reisinger and Richard Levitan. Both doctors treat COVID-19 patients. They both report that low blood oxygen is a seen in most if not all patients infected with COVID-19.
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Are Certified Vacuums & Air Cleaners Better for Seniors? Part II
I can smell dog fur when I vacuum the carpet. This means my vacuum cleaner is sucking in dog fur, and then shooting some of it back into the air! I am a senior citizen. Vacuuming is too much work to put up with this mess. Should I get a certified vacuum cleaner and a certified air cleaner?
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What is the Best Allergy Device for Seniors? Part I: Air Cleaners
For airborne allergens, the best allergy device is a HEPA air purifier. The best air purifier will be the one that not only cleans the air, but also has the sense not to wake us up at night with lights and noise.
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Best Breathing Products

Best and Mentioned Air Cleaners and Vacuums
Air cleaner and vacuum certification are industry-created labels. The certification doesn't come from a third party. Despite the possibility for bias, I observed that certfied air cleaners were good machines. The certified vacuum cleaners were a mixed lot of good and not as good machines.
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Best Pulse Oximeter for AFib, COVID-19 & Apnea Monitoring
Low blood oxygen (hypoxemia) is a significant indicator of COVID-19 infection. These pulse oximeters can be your safety net to monitor for infection. If oxygen gets low, consider seeking medical help. This is even more important if you have a fever.
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Best Air Cleaners for Mom
The Mooka True Hepa+ Air Purifier is the best air purifier for medium size rooms up to 540 sf. This is the air purifier that eliminates viruses, bacteria, pollen, pet dander, pet allergens, mold, smoke, and odors.
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Fall Prevention

How Preventing a Hip Fracture Can Save Your Life
I didn't realize how close we were to the end when yet another fall resulted in my aunt's broken hip ...
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10 Simple Aging in Place Ideas to Keep You Safe (with Pictures!)
Grab bars, entrance ramps, removing rugs, moving the bedroom, stair lifts, elevators, shower seats, better lighting, pullout shelves and comfort ...
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Do Bed Alarms Prevent Falls?
A bed alarm alerts a caregiver when the patient is getting up from bed, chair, or the toilet. Bed alarms ...
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How to Prevent Mom from Falling
Do balance, strength, and posture exercises to keep yourself strong and upright. De-clutter your home to avoid tripping. Re-arrange furniture ...
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Best Fall Prevention Products

Best Shower Chairs for Seniors
The best shower chairs include a simple seat, one with arms, one with a back and arms, and a bench ...
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Best Fall Prevention Books & Info
Books that give you a checklist of why, how and what to change in your home to prevent falling ...
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Best Soft Seat Stand-Assist Devices
The Stand a Roo and the CouchCane are both excellent devices to help you stand up from a soft cushioned ...
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Best Hard Seat Stand-Assist Devices
I chose the Carex UpLift and the SitnStand devices as the best devices for help sitting down and standing up ...
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Best Bidet (to Wash and Prevent Falls) for Mom
If you dropped chocolate pudding on the floor, would you clean it up with a dry tissue? Of course not! ...
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Best Toilet Stand-Assist Devices for Mom
I definitely prefer the toilet frame design that sits on the floor, and not the one that sits on the ...
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Best Recliner Lift Chair
I want to show you my favorite recliner lift chairs, but there's something we have to talk about first. Do ...
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Emotional Health

The Last Emotional Health Guide for Seniors You’ll Ever Use
Gettting older is highly correlated with sadness, loneliness, and mental issues. There are ways to make this better. Here are ...
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Grandma Gift Finder
The ultimate grandma gift is this robot pet cat. All the affection, none of the poop or allergies ...
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What You Should Know About Buying Grandma an Indoor Garden
I have found the perfect gift for your grandma. If you've ever had a hard time buying grandma a gift, ...
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6 Ways for Seniors to Conquer Loneliness and Feel Connected
Learn how to have a pet without bringing an animal into the house. If you're in Florida, you can rent ...
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Should Seniors Use Weighted Blankets?
Weighted blankets are safe. They help reduce anxiety. They can create a calm, peaceful feeling. Seniors can safely use weighted ...
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Best Emotional Health Products

The Best Weighted Blanket for Seniors
The best weighted blanket for seniors is the Mosaic Navy Minky Weighted Blanket in either the "throw" or the "twin" ...
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The Giant List of Large Print Bibles for Low Sight Seniors
This is probably the largest list of large print bibles ever collected. All bibles in this list use large type ...
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Best Robot Stuffed Doggie to Keep Mom or Dad Company
The best robotic dog to give seniors a sense of love and comfort is the Joy for All Companion Pet ...
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Health Monitors

An Apple Watch Heart Rate Guide for the Heart Bypass Patient
The Apple Watch Heart Rate App can monitor the bypass patient's heart rate and heart rhythm in real-time continuous mode ...
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How to Buy a Pulse Oximeter
A good pulse oximeter has a Perfusion Index (PI) and an OLED display with large numbers. The PI indicates if ...
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Which is the Most Accurate Thermometer I Can Buy for Mom?
A tympanic type, a digital type, and certain forehead scanner thermometers are all accurate. The differences among them are speed ...
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Can I Use a Pulse Oximeter to Check for COVID-19?
Yes, you can and you should use a pulse oximeter to check for COVID-19 symptoms, according to Doctors Christy Reisinger ...
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Should Seniors Go to the Hospital with COVID-19 Symptoms?
If you are a senior with certain illnesses, Dr. Reisinger advises you to consider getting a pulse oximeter to test ...
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How Can Seniors Check for AFib at Home?
To check your AFib at home, get an over-the-counter ECG (electrocardiogram), also known as a "home heart monitor." ...
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Best Health Monitors

Best Infrared Thermometer for Virus Infection
There are four types of thermometer, the most accurate being tympanic and certain types of forehead scanners. I researched over ...
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Best Pulse Oximeter for AFib, COVID-19 & Apnea Monitoring
Low blood oxygen (hypoxemia) is a significant indicator of COVID-19 infection. These pulse oximeters can be your safety net to ...
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Best Heart Monitor for Mom to Check AFib at Home
The Pulsebit-EX scans for multiple arrhythmia patterns. It stores history for two users. It allows you to measure with your ...
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Hearing Health

The Ultimate Guide to ITE Hearing Aids for Seniors
Don't let hearing loss hold you back! Our comprehensive guide to ITE hearing aids for seniors has everything you need ...
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The Ultimate Guide to BTE Hearing Aids for Seniors
Don't let hearing loss hold you back! Our comprehensive guide to BTE hearing aids for seniors has everything you need ...
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Enhance Conversations with Bose Hearphones
Bose Hearphones use noise suppression and selective frequency amplification to clarify conversations. They are not "hearing aids." They help you ...
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Best Hearing Devices

Best Hearing Assistance Device for Mom
The Neosonic Hearing Amplifier is a unique microphone and remote hearing neck band that amplifies voices and cancels out noise ...
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Memory Health

Red Light Therapy for Dementia
Red Light Therapy (RLT) is the use of light for health. Several published studies show that RLT improves mood, memory, ...
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How Do Automatic Pill Dispensers Work?
Using an automated pill dispenser, caregivers free up the time it takes to obtain, sort, organize and chart their patient's ...
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Four Outstanding Ways to Use Alexa for the Elderly
Taking care of Mom or Dad is by far the hardest and most important job we have. But it's hard, ...
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Best Memory Aides

Best Hearing Assistance Device for Mom
The Neosonic Hearing Amplifier is a unique microphone and remote hearing neck band that amplifies voices and cancels out noise ...
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Sleep Health

Why I Am Buying an Adjustable Bed (Plus a Bonus GERD Remedy!)
Adjustable beds are good at relieving pain, swelling, snoring, and arthritis. Propping up your head and legs in different combinations ...
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Vision Health

Digital Magnifying Glasses for Seniors Ultimate Guide
Digital magnifying glasses are electronic devices that use technology to magnify images. Digital magnifiers can offer magnification, color contrast, and ...
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Handheld Magnifying Glasses for Seniors Ultimate Guide
Our Ultimate Guide to Handheld Magnifying Glasses for Seniors will help you choose the perfect magnifying glass for your needs ...
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Reading Glasses for Seniors Ultimate Guide
This article is a must-read for seniors who require reading glasses. It offers a comprehensive overview of lens technology and ...
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5 Types of Handheld Magnifying Glasses for Reading and More
Are you struggling with reading small text or intricate details? Check out our comprehensive guide to the best handheld magnifying ...
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Struggling to Read? Top Magnifying Glass Options for Seniors
I carry reading glasses to the store. I use a handheld magnifying glass in the kitchen. Altogether, these are the ...
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What are Tactile, Low-Vision, Non-Optical Devices?
Tactile devices allow you to use your sense of touch to landmark where you are. For example, "bump dots" are ...
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What are the Magnifier Choices for Reading?
A hands-free lighted magnifier allows you to hold the book while getting magnification and light for reading. Both floor stand ...
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Best Vision Products

Best Tactile Bump Dots
Bump dots and tactile stickers allow you to create landmarks around the house. Put them on oven knobs and TV
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Best Floor Lamp Vision Magnifier
My favorite magnifier floor lamp is the Brightech Lightview Pro. This is the magnifier that rolls on a wheel stand,
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Best Large Button TV Remotes
You don't need great vision to see the huge buttons on these remote TV controls.
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The Best Book Reader for Seniors Needing Large Print
I found two outstanding book readers for older eyes and shorter patience. Their fonts are big and they are simple
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Breathing Health
Specific and actionable methods to deal with memory using reminders and strategies ...
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Emotional Health for Independent Seniors
Specific and actionable methods to deal with loneliness, depression, and self-care ...
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Fall Prevention for Independent Seniors
Falling is the most powerful enemy of independence. Aging in place experts have invented products and home layouts that reduce ...
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Health Monitors for Independent Seniors
You can measure vital signs such as blood pressure, oxygen saturation and heart rate with relatively inexpensive devices available without ...
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Hearing Devices for Independent Seniors
Gadgets and technology to enhance hearing and clarification ...
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Memory Health for Independent Seniors
Specific and actionable methods to deal with memory using reminders and strategies ...
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Sleep Health for Independent Seniors
The science and methods of good sleep ...
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Vision Assistance for Independent Seniors
How to augment vision and touch to stay in one's home ...
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