Sarah Walker Mobility challenges are a common part of old age. As we become older, beyond 65 – 70 years of age, mobility issues and balance problems start showing up. Consequently, we may need help to reach certain areas of our homes safely, and that is where step stools come in handy. This article talks about how … Read more
As an elderly you may not have the resources, or the will or mobility, to get a professional manicure or pedicure done. However, these are important elements of your regular grooming routine. Particularly, nail hygiene is important. Nails in the elderly, if not trimmed regularly, may give rise to chipping or breaking issues. This article … Read more
Dementia is a term given to a group of mental disorders, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease. Each of the above diseases tends to deteriorate over time, with differing symptoms. What Is Dementia Wandering? Patients with Alzheimer’s disease are often known to wander. Any Alzheimer’s patient who is still mobile will wander. Wandering is … Read more
If you use a rollator walker or are planning to use one, you may have some questions. In this article, we answer some frequently asked questions around rollator walkers. Will Medicare Pay for My Rollator Walker? Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers durable medical equipment, which includes walkers and rollators. The walker or rollator must … Read more
When you start using a wheelchair, especially in your later life, there is a lot that changes for you. While your outdoor accessibility has improved over the last few years due to better awareness and strict Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, your accessibility within your own home may get curtailed. Be it a carpeted … Read more
Do you know that one friend whose home always looks cluttered? Who can never find what they are looking for because there is just so much “stuff” to search in? Who never throws away even the oldest and decrepit furniture even though it may be on its last leg? If you answered yes to these … Read more
In this article, we evaluate some of the top cervical neck traction devices available on the market and select the best ones for you to consider buying. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot or you can scroll down for detailed reviews. Have you ever had consistent pain in … Read more
The backbone, which runs through a large part of our body consists of several bones (known as vertebrae) separated from each other by intervertebral discs. These intervertebral discs hold the backbone together, allow it to move freely and absorb spinal shock. What Is Cervical Spine? This vertebral column (or spine) is further divided into different … Read more
In this article, we have reviewed the best e-readers for seniors. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot. Or you can scroll down for detailed product reviews. If you have been an avid reader all your life, you may have gotten used to reading paperbacks for a long time … Read more
The progressively sedentary lifestyle of people in the past few decades has impacted our health, leading to higher incidences of joint and bone diseases in the elderly. An overwhelming 65 to 85 percent of the elderly suffer from some kind of musculoskeletal pain and 40 to 70 percent suffer from back pain1. The onset of … Read more