Author: David De Vries

David De Vries is the Digital Director of SonderCare and has been a writer and digital consultant for over 20 years specializing in medical writing and medical information publishing in the North American market. He has degrees from Western University and Dalhousie University in Canada and has worked for industry defining small, medium and enterprise businesses that operate in North America and worldwide. He is also a published author having written thea book, 'The ABCs of Writing Medical Blog Content' available on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble.

7 Signs It’s Time to Move Your Parent’s Bedroom Downstairs

Still waiting for the right time to relocate your parent’s bedroom to the first floor? These seven signs mean the decision is already overdue.

Caregiving at Home: 3 Myths Making It Harder Than It Has to Be

Spouse caregivers with mobility-challenged partners are often working from faulty assumptions. Here’s what actually makes home care sustainable — and what doesn’t.

7 Ways to Prepare for Summer as a Caregiver

Summer heat is dangerous for adults 65+. Here are 7 practical ways spouse caregivers can prepare their homes and routines before the season peaks.

3 Things to Know Before Choosing Between Renting and Buying a Hospital Bed

The rent-vs-buy decision for a home hospital bed isn’t just about cost. Here’s what most spouse caregivers miss before they sign.

5 Surprising Facts About Caregiving at Home

Planning a home recovery after surgery? These five facts about home caregiving will change how you set up your space, protect your caregiver, and recover faster.

7 Ways to Reduce Fall Risk in the Bedroom

Practical bedroom fall prevention tips for spouses caring for a partner with mobility issues — bed height, lighting, rugs, and transfer routines that actually work.

Before Picking a Mattress for a Hospital Bed, Make Sure You Check Your Power Outlets

Before shopping for a mattress or hospital bed for home recovery, check your outlet situation. A practical 5-point checklist for post-surgery patients and caregivers.

Memory Care Operators Embrace Tech-Enabled Services as Resident Needs Evolve

SAN DIEGO — June 3, 2026 — Memory care operators across the United States are deploying fall detection software, wearable smart devices, and artificial intelligence tools as residents arrive at communities with increasingly complex medical profiles and more diverse backgrounds — and industry leaders say the shift toward technology is no longer a competitive advantage […]

Fixed-Height Beds vs Hi-Lo Adjustable Beds for Caregiving Mornings

Fixed-height hospital beds are designed for nursing staff—not solo home caregivers. Here’s why hi-lo adjustable beds change morning routines for seniors aging in place.

Senate Democrats Outline Framework for First New Medicare Benefit in Two Decades

WASHINGTON — Seventeen U.S. senators, led by Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), released a “Dear Colleague” letter on May 20, 2026, calling for a new Medicare benefit that would cover home care for seniors and people with disabilities — a change that would mark the program’s most significant expansion since the creation […]