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Weighted Blankets For Joint Pain Among The Elderly

December 14, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

While there has been no concrete proof, many seniors anecdotally report less joint pain when using heavy blankets. Keep reading to learn more about weighted blankets for joint pain.

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Home Electronics

6 Safe Heating Pads for the Elderly and the Aches and Pains of Aging

November 23, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Heating pads are a common tool for relieving the aches and pains of aging. Safe heating pads for the elderly have features like auto shut-off, multiple heat settings, and insulating covers. Here are the best heating pads for seniors.

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Kitchen Safety

Lightweight Cookware for the Elderly and Seniors for Safer and Functional Cooking With Less Arthritis Pain

November 18, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Many seniors need lightweight cookware because of loss of strength or painful arthritis. The best lightweight cookware for the elderly has large, ergonomic handles that help with lifting it.

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Gifts for Seniors

35+ Top Gifts For People With Arthritic Hands

November 10, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

The best gifts for people with arthritic hands are ones that reduce the pain associated with common daily tasks, gifts that improve overall quality of life, and health enhancing gifts. Don’t know where to start? Here are our favorites.

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Gifts for Seniors

41+ Best Gift Ideas For Someone With Arthritis

November 8, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

These gifts for someone with arthritis can help relieve pain or make daily tasks easier to complete without pain. Some will even help them forget they have this condition – even if just for a few moments.

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Daily Life

What is the Best Sleeping Position for Neck Arthritis?

June 11, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

The best sleeping position for arthritis in the neck reinforces a posture that aligns your spine in a straight, neutral alignment. Sleeping on your side with a support pillow seems to be the best.

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Daily Life

Get Better Rest by Using a Wrist Brace For Sleeping

June 11, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

One common suggestion for arthritic wrist pain relief is to wear a brace while sleeping. But, should you? Here are the benefits along with a few recommended products to compare.

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Daily Life

What’s The Best Sleeping Position For Shoulder Arthritis?

June 11, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

People suffering from shoulder arthritis should avoid sleeping on their back. Sleeping on your back or possibly your stomach is a much better position.

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Daily Life

13 Expert Approved Ways To Relieve Arthritic Foot Pain

June 11, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Osteoarthritis in the foot usually causes significant pain in the joint between the big toe and the foot. Learn several ways to relieve arthritic foot pain in the guide below.

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Daily Life

What is the Best Sleeping Position for Arthritic Knees?

June 11, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Getting a good night’s sleep with knee arthritis can be a challenge. This guide shows you how to reduce knee pain before bed and the pros/cons of different sleeping positions for arthritic knees.

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11 Scientifically Proven Ways To Relieve Arthritic Knee Pain

June 11, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

Arthritis in the knee can be particularly painful because you feel it with each step. These proven methods to relieve arthritic knee pain range from simple home-based tips to complicated medical procedures.

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Daily Life

11 Expert Ways to Relieve Arthritic Hand Pain

June 10, 2020 Scott Grant, ATP, CRTS®

These expert-approved methods to alleviate arthritis-related hand pain are a collection of natural, medical, and alternative methods that all work collectively to help you function better. Discuss these with your doctor and follow their recommendations.

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I am a lucky dad to four awesome daughters and grandfather to three pretty terrific grandkids. When not working as a custom wheelchair specialist at a regional home medical equipment company, I enjoy early morning runs and occasional kayak trips. I am also a self-admitted nerd who loves anything from the 1980's. Learn More
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