The Best Assistive Devices for Managing Arthritis
When a person has arthritis, even easy, daily activities and tasks can lead to debilitating pain. It may also result in a loss of self-sufficiency, if the person starts to rely more heavily on others for aid. Thankfully, there are numerous assistive devices for managing arthritis that can both relieve pain and enable individuals to […]
Put Your Healthiest Feet Forward
Our feet will transport us somewhere around 110,000 miles over the course of our lives – that’s 216,262,500 steps! It’s certainly not surprising that as we age, our feet can begin to experience a range of challenges. Examples of the more widespread senior foot conditions include: Arthritis: Osteoarthritis has an effect on a variety of joints […]
Absolute Companion Care Shares How to Determine if It’s Arthritis Pain or Something Else
Oh, those sore joints! Plenty of older adults endure the aches, uncomfortableness and tightness that are the trademark effects of arthritis, and assume it must be the cause. And yet in reality, there are a variety of issues that mimic arthritis symptoms, but in many cases must be treated in different ways in order to […]
Work Through the Pain: How to Exercise with Arthritis
For older adults struggling with arthritis pain, the last thing they may want to do is exercise. Yet it’s crucially important for those with arthritis to stay physically active to prevent the disease from progressing and to maximize joint functionality. The key is determining the appropriate level and type of exercise to provide health benefits, […]