Sarah Walker Medical mattresses are used in the treatment of patients who are bed-ridden either due to old age, disease or injury. They come in several varieties and are based on a multitude of different technologies. Each has its advantages and disadvantages and each one has specific uses for which they are best employed. Two types of … Read more
According to a recent report by the United States Census Bureau, 8.5% of the world’s population is aged 65 and above, and with increasing life expectancy, better healthcare, and decelerating population growth, the percentage of seniors is expected to grow to 17% of the world’s population by 2050. According to AARP, 87% of the elderly want … Read more
If you or your loved one are having difficulty hearing, you might have come across both hearing aids and hearing amplifiers as a possible solution. This article intends to clearly demarcate the purpose of one versus the other. In a nutshell, hearing aids are custom-made and doctor fitted whereas hearing amplifiers are generic and can … Read more
You may have an elderly loved one at your home who is suffering from an old age disease like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, or in general, a debilitating condition that has led to dementia. Or one of your loved ones is unfortunate enough to have a temporary or permanent tryst with disability early on in her … Read more
The primary benefit of a power wheelchair is that it gives you back your freedom and restores your access to most places, with minimal effort. However, if your wheelchair is not narrow enough you run the risk of not being able to pass through a lot of standard sized doorways and hallways. In this article, … Read more
If you have ever gone through an episode of a broken leg, you might understand how difficult life can become with limitations on your mobility. A fracture or a broken leg typically takes about 8 – 12 weeks to heal, or slightly longer if you have been unfortunate enough to fracture your femur. During that … Read more
When you have purchased a brand new wheelchair, you will take some time to get used to it. A self-propelled wheelchair takes significant upper body strength to drive forward using the outer wheel rims. Depending on your disability, you may be comfortable using a self-propelled wheelchair or you may purchase a power wheelchair. Of course, … Read more
While recliner chairs are a popular choice for sleeping given their convenience, sleeping on a recliner for long hours comes with potential dangers to health, particularly for older or disabled individuals. Sleeping long hours on a recliner can potentially lead to poor blood circulation, a blood clot, body sores and pains, and incomplete rest. In … Read more
Have you ever come across a toddler who throws a tantrum every time you take her to bathe. Chances are we all have. And similarly, if you have an elderly loved one in your family who is suffering from dementia, you must have experienced the same behavior from that person. In general, as a family … Read more
Some diseases or conditions in the later stages of our lives, unfortunately, have no permanent cure. If any of your loved ones are inflicted with these conditions, you can, at best, look to subdue the major symptoms, so that she can lead as natural and peaceful a life as possible. The conditions that lead to … Read more
