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
Recuperating from a broken ankle or foot can be a long and painful process. While you are trying to adjust to movement with the least amount of pain, you need the right mobility aid to help you out during these times. One tends to get confused with the number of options available in the market … 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
Your wheelchair, be it a manual or a battery-operated one, gives you great freedom in your everyday life, giving access to most of the public places like malls, theatres, beaches, parks, banks, and so on. A good wheelchair can transform the lives of people with limited or no mobility, and in turn uplift the lives … 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
All wheelchairs typically come with their tires properly installed. Nonetheless it is wise to learn how to remove and reinstall tires on your wheelchair. If you know what you are doing and have the right tools, installing wheelchair tires is relatively simple and does to take you more than ten minutes. This skill might not … 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
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition that causes loosening of the vaginal or rectal wall leading to protrusion of bladder, uterus, small or large bowels from vagina or anus. It is commonly caused due to growing age, normal delivery, and obesity. It damages the molecular structure of the body causing loss of anatomical support … Read more
It is difficult to imagine that in a world where we have a plethora of food choices, doctors would still be grappling with nutritional deficiencies. But the sad truth is that nutritional deficiencies are more common than most people think. And the sadder reality is that the elderly are more at risk for a variety … Read more
Being Overweight with Fibromyalgia and How to Lose Weight Is there anything worse than gaining excess weight? How about being overweight with a chronic illness? Fibromyalgia sufferers regularly deal with pain, especially those of them that are overweight. Usually, overweight and obese fibromyalgia patients have difficulty losing weight. This is typically based on both their … Read more