As we age, we tend to lose tissue mass as well as elasticity in our musculoskeletal system. Our muscles gradually show signs of wear and tear and our limbs no longer perform as they did earlier. Apart from normal wear, old age often brings along its share of health conditions that can further challenge our … Read more
Our parents invest a lot in us. They start out by spending countless sleepless nights, feeding us, bathing us, changing us and rocking us to sleep. As we reach adolescence, they take care of our education, our friendships, our hobbies and our quirks. They guide us towards right and wrong, they teach us values and … Read more
Patient lifts are assistive medical devices used to assist caregivers to move person who have restricted movement from a bed, chairs, wheelchair, toilet, or shower. In this article, we bring you the best patient lifts for home use. In this article, we have reviewed the best patient lifts below but if you are in a … 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
In the US, an estimated thirty percent of the elderly live alone and a whopping eighty percent of the elderly have no younger generation staying with them. Due to work considerations, we often have to move out of our parent’s homes after college. Or, after retirement, your parents may want to move away from the … Read more
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that can severely affect your lifestyle by limiting your daily activities like walking, running, lifting weights, and exercising. Those individuals suffering from a more advanced case of scoliosis may be bound to a wheelchair. However, even if your case is mild scoliosis, your physical abilities may not … Read more
A Roho cushion is an inflatable cushion for wheelchairs and beds that can make it more comfortable to be in a wheelchair or be bed bound for long periods of time. For people who have limited mobility and are either wheelchair-bound or bed bound for a large portion of the day, finding a comfortable spot … Read more
Overbed tables allow you to keep things close to you if you are bedridden. They can also be used to eat, work or read on. We have reviewed 10 best hospital overbed tables for you. If you are in a hurry, below is a snapshot of the 5 best ones. Or you can scroll down … Read more
Moving a bedridden patient safely and securely is very important to make sure that there are no further complications. A major area of day-to-day struggle, for a caregiver, is the process of transfer from a mobility device to the bed or vice versa, or for that matter, from bed to the bath and back. Continued … Read more