We have reviewed the best electric hospital beds for home use. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot. Or you can scroll down for detailed reviews. If you have a loved one who needs long term care and is confined to a bed due to old age, injury or … Read more
If you or your loved one are having difficulty hearing, you might have come across both hearing aids and hearing amplifiers as a possible solution. This article intends to clearly demarcate the purpose of one versus the other. In a nutshell, hearing aids are custom-made and doctor fitted whereas hearing amplifiers are generic and can … Read more
Have you ever come across a toddler who throws a tantrum every time you take her to bathe. Chances are we all have. And similarly, if you have an elderly loved one in your family who is suffering from dementia, you must have experienced the same behavior from that person. In general, as a family … Read more
Some diseases or conditions in the later stages of our lives, unfortunately, have no permanent cure. If any of your loved ones are inflicted with these conditions, you can, at best, look to subdue the major symptoms, so that she can lead as natural and peaceful a life as possible. The conditions that lead to … Read more
Oral hygiene is very important for the elderly. But, unfortunately, it is often underestimated and overlooked. Sub-optimal oral hygiene can lead to or aggravate a number of health conditions among the elderly. In this article, we will discuss about the importance of oral hygiene, how electric toothbrushes help in maintaining oral hygiene and we will … Read more
Walking canes are used for a variety of reasons by people of all ages. They aid with balance and stability, as well as they may help to relieve pain while walking. Different types of canes serve different purposes. However, to get the most benefit out of a cane, it is important to know how to … Read more
Sciatica is a disease caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve which causes pain or soreness in the lower back and radiates down to one or both the legs. This pressure is usually caused by bulging of the spinal disc. Other causes can be due to the presence of tumors or cysts. If you are … 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