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
What you didn’t know about hormonal imbalance I have a lady colleague who we used to work with back in 2018 and she asked me one day to accompany her as she visited her doctor for hormonal imbalance problems. The doctor prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for her and she didn’t seem happy. She later … Read more
How to Treat and Prevent Bacterial Vaginosis Using Natural Remedies Having a vagina comes with a range of complications. For instance, there are very few alternatives to using the bathroom without a toilet. Menstrual cramps can also be brutal. One of the greatest setbacks of having a vagina is how easy it is to develop … Read more
A memory foam mattress can give good quality of sleep and be a good choice for the elderly. Sleeping position and surface are important criteria to ensure a restful sleep. One naturally tends to sleep in the position one is most comfortable in and there is not much control over that. But selecting the appropriate … Read more
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition among females. Pelvic organ prolapse, causes the pelvic organs to descend down. It is also called urogenital prolapse and it can cause protrusion of the uterus or the vagina or both. Rectal prolapse is also a condition of pelvic organ prolapse which affects both men and women. … Read more
We have reviewed the best Hemi walkers for seniors. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot. Or you can scroll down for detailed product reviews. A Hemi-walker (or side-walker) is useful for people who need a folding walker’s support to walk, but cannot hold it with both hands. This … Read more