While Arthritis and Osteoporosis share many common features, they are, in fact, different conditions and a lot of people can’t tell the difference. This article will try to make it clear what is similar and what is different about both ailments. Editor’s Note: This article was contributed by Rebecca over at GeriatricNursing.org to help educate …
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Old age restricts many elderly people from being able to do simple activities of daily living which we tend to take for granted in our young days. One such activity is personal grooming and hygiene, specifically in terms of clipping toenails. In their advanced years, many seniors find it difficult to handle small tools like …
Read moreToenail Clippers for the Elderly for Safe Senior Foot Care
It is no secret that using a computer mouse a lot causes hands and wrists to ache. This is especially true in our high tech society. It seems like a computer is required for even the most basic tasks. Because of this Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) are a common problem. But, add the pain of …
Read moreWhat is the Best Computer Mouse for Arthritic Hands?
For an elderly person suffering from arthritis, not much hurts more than trying to open a can of food. The squeezing and twisting action required of this task can be so excruciatingly painful to inflamed, stiff joints. Holding down a narrow button while waiting for the opener to complete its circle can seem like its …
While arthritis can be a painful and difficult disease to live with, your diet can actually improve the severity of your symptoms. There’s no dietary “cure” for arthritis, but eating anti-inflammatory foods can help you manage the pain, swelling, and discomfort that comes with arthritis. Below are some of the best foods that help with …
An underrated, but incredibly useful bra feature for elderly women (and women of all ages, really) is a front closure. Whether its a velcro enclosure, a snap, or a hook and eye feature like a typical bra, having it at the front of your bra is wildly easier than trying to maneuver the latch behind …
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You may not realize it, but the climate you’re currently living in could be seriously affecting, or even increasing, your painful arthritis symptoms. Moving to a milder climate could actually help ease your arthritis symptoms, along with medical treatment, of course. There are many benefits to consider for seniors moving to milder climates, like easier …
Read moreBest Climates for Arthritis: Time to Start Packing?
Seniors and elderly people tend to have pain in their ankles, or weak joints in general due to a number of complications like arthritis, neuropathy, and more. However, these conditions don’t have to affect the way you live your everyday life. There are plenty of solutions out there, in addition to medical treatment and monitoring, …
Read moreBest Shoes for Ankle Support: Help for Painful or Weak Ankles