Old age may bring along its share of physical problems for the elderly. One common problem for the elderly is always feeling cold or chilly. For a variety of reasons, some of which we have detailed below, the elderly may feel unreasonably cold even in moderate weather. When it comes to choosing a gift for … Read more
We have reviewed the best compression socks for standing all day and varicose veins. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot. Or you can scroll down for detailed reviews. What Are Compression Socks? Compression socks are specially made socks that fit your legs in a way that lightly compresses … Read more
We have reviewed the best sliding transfer benches with swivel seat. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot. Or you can scroll down for detailed reviews of the transfer benches. An early morning shower that clears the cobwebs or a hot bath in the evening to while away all … Read more
Knee replacement can be a painful and trying procedure. Depending on how well the procedure goes and how well cared for the knee is post-surgery, the patient may take anywhere between 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover from the procedure. One of the things that can reduce the intensity of pain at nighttime when … Read more
Smart speakers like Amazon Alexa or Amazon Echo (or just Alexa) and Google Home have become extremely popular in the last 5 years. In the US alone, over 110 million smart speakers were in use in 2019 beginning1 and Amazon had sold more than 100 million such devices worldwide2. The reason for the popularity of … Read more
In this article, we will discuss the benefits of sleeping with a pillow between your legs for back pain. Our advice, as always throughout this website is that the information provided is for general purpose. Please do speak to your health care provider about your specific case. Prevalence of Back Pain Back pain is a … Read more
We profile the best transfer discs for the elderly in this article. If you are in a hurry, have a look at the snapshot below, or you can scroll to the detailed reviews below. What is a Transfer Disc/Pivot Disc? A transfer disc or pivot disc as it is also known as a transfer aid … Read more
In this article, we have reviewed car transfer assistive devices. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot or you can scroll down for detailed reviews. Riding a car is an activity that many of us enjoy. In our youth, getting behind the car wheel or even sitting on the … Read more
With growing age, many everyday tasks that we take for granted become more difficult to perform. Take, for example, the task of clothing oneself. While we may not realize it, but wearing clothes requires us to be able to twist and turn, bend down, have stable hands and the ability to grip things. All of … Read more
The article discusses different options for pillboxes, that are available in the market. We focus on the best pill boxes with alarm. If you are in a hurry, have a quick look at the snapshot below. Pill Box with Alarm For most older adults and their caregivers, medication is an essential and huge part of … Read more