Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, generates too little bone. It could also be a combination of both these factors, where a loss of bone mineral density occurs. According to the World Health Organization, osteoporosis is defined on the basis of a T score where- -0.1 to +1 … Read more
As a caretaker to an older adult, we understand that you worry about their advanced age-related issues, risk of fall, poor appetite, lack of fluid intake, constipation, and chronic disease. Now, while you may already be concerned about their appetite loss, you may not be prepared for the scenario where the elderly loved one stops … Read more
Are you suffering from Arthritis and have difficulty doing daily life activities, like bathing? We will show you how to get out of bath with arthritis. There are around 54.4 million people in the US who are suffering from arthritis. It is estimated that by 2040, nearly 78 million people will have arthritis. Many people … Read more
In this article, we will share with you tips and tricks on how to reduce drainage after mastectomy. Mastectomy is a surgery that is carried out to remove breast tissue to treat breast cancer. More than 100,000 mastectomies happen every year. Mastectomy is a major surgery that is associated with severe risks as … Read more
Quadriplegics, like other people, also must have the opportunity to work at jobs and attain financial autonomy and a sense of independence. Contrary to thinking, there are quite a few job opportunities out there for them that can be suited to the physical needs and mental capacity of quadriplegics. With gainful employment, not only can … Read more
Depending on where they are on the spectrum, autistic children may have limited communication and social interactions, unpredictable behavior patterns, sleeping disorders, short attention span, depression, epileptic fits, feeding issues, extreme sensitivity to certain stimuli, and other concurrent issues. An autistic or special-needs child can be at any point in this spectrum, showcasing mild to … Read more
How to paint nails with shaky hands? Let us have a look at some tips to nail painting when your hands are not still. Nearly ten million American’s have shaky hands, a condition known medically as essential tremors [1]. Coating your nails without smudging the cuticles and the fingertips is difficult. It becomes even more … Read more
We are often asked: How to cut a bedridden person’s hair? We have put together a comprehensive guide for our readers below. Nearly 4.5mn people in the US use home healthcare services[1]. Many of them are confined to bed and cannot perform daily activities of living. Most of us have at least one elderly bedridden … Read more
Exercising helps maintain mental and physical health in human beings. The CDC recommends two types of daily physical activities–aerobic and muscle-strengthening– for all adults. The CDC recommends logging in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activities like walking or 75 minutes of high-intensity aerobic activities like running, in order to maintain good health. In addition, it … Read more
This article will answer the question Can a TENS machine be used for sciatica and your best options to buy one. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot of your best options. Do you feel radiating, high-intensity pain in your legs? This might be a symptom of Sciatica. You … Read more