November is National Family Caregivers Month
Helping family walk again
Recognizing Family Caregivers
National Family Caregivers Month is observed every November to draw attention to the many challenges facing family caregivers, advocate for stronger public policy to address family caregiving issues, and raise awareness about community programs that support family caregivers. It's a time to thank, support, educate, empower and celebrate.
 
Each year, more and more Americans are caring for a loved one with a chronic condition, disability, or the frailties of old age.  There are as many as 90 million family caregivers in the U.S. today.

  • Most adults would prefer to age in place.  90% of adults over the age of 65 would prefer to stay in their current home as they age.  Family, friends, and neighbors provide 80% of the care for the elderly.
  • Wounded veterans require family caregivers, too.  As many as 1 million Americans are caring in their homes for service members from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars who are suffering from traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, or other wounds and illnesses.
  • It's not just women doing the caregiving.  Men are now almost as likely to say they are family caregivers as women are (37% of men; 40% of women). And 36% of younger Americans between ages 18 and 29 are family caregivers as well, including 1 million young people who care for loved ones with Alzheimer's. 
  • Family caregiving is serious work.  Almost half of family caregivers perform complex medical/nursing tasks for their loved ones - such as managing multiple medications, providing wound care, and operating specialized medical equipment.

 

 

Walking is an essential part of wellness

 
Helping your loved one live more independently

Independent living aids, adaptive equipment, assistive technology and rehabilitative equipment can help your loved one live more independently. It may also make your job as a caregiver easier and more enjoyable.

 

if you're caring for someone with a disability, you may be worried about their falling. Certain types of equipment can help.

 

For a resource directory on funds and organizations who may be able to help you acquire necessary durable medical equipment for your family member, please Contact Us .


 

 Physical benefits of exercise

  • Improves energy level
  • Makes bones and muscles stronger
  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Helps improve sleep
  • Improves flexibility
  • Reduces risk of falls
  • Lowers chances of having a stroke

Mental benefits of exercise

  •  Reduces stress
  •  Lowers feelings of depression and anxiety
  •  Improves self-worth
  • Promotes independence
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you,  your loved one or your patient?
 
 
Using the Gait Harness System
may provide a more affordable, long-term solution for those who want to increase daily therapy opportunities, in their home and/or in the clinic, particularly for those who have exceeded insurance coverage for in- or out-patient clinic visits.
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