Published by Steve Hedberg on February 6, 2012

For seniors, as well as others with difficulty standing, there are many areas of the home that can be difficult to navigate. Using home lifting aids, like lift chairs and bath lifts, can make life easier and safer for the elderly. There are many common types of lifting aids that are used in the home, both by seniors and their caregivers, as well as others who are mobility challenged.

The Lift Recliner, or lift chair, is one of the more common tools used to make standing easier in the living room. Lift chairs offer a complete seating system, providing a comfortable place to sit, as well as making it easier to stand up. Using lift chairs in the home is one of the more common and less expensive ways of improving accessibility, but many other types of home medical equipment is also used…

Published by Steve Hedberg on September 9, 2010

There are many factors that can make getting around more difficult for the elderly, but arthritis is often one of the leading causes of limited mobility among seniors. This can make it very difficult to get around the home, as well as when shopping or out with the family.

To help make life easier for the elderly, there are many tools available, such as stair lifts, walk-in bathtubs, and, of course, lift recliners, which are designed to help reduce these sorts of risks, while improving accessibility in the home. It is important to understand how these devices work and what sorts of advantages they offer, when reviewing the different types of medical equipment available.

Published by Steve Hedberg on May 12, 2010

Among the elderly and those who have difficulty getting around, there are many tools available that can make life easier. This includes some of the more well known onces, such as lift chairs and stair lifts, but there are many other medical devices

Published by Steve Hedberg on January 18, 2010

For seniors, there is an increased likelihood of certain diseases, most of which have a negative effect on their ability to preform the activities of daily living(ADL,) which include things like bathing and using the toilet. To help improve the quality of the life of seniors, there are a number of types of home medical equipment, such as bath lifts, rolling walkers, and toilet seat lifts.

Published by Steve Hedberg on November 30, 2009

The cane and walker is one of the most well known and oldest types of home medical equipment. They are used by those who have difficulty walking and can provide excellent stability and support. When it comes to walkers, rollators, which are rolling walkers, provide the most support and are the safest. This is because the rolling walker does not need to be picked up and repositioned with every step. Instead, the user can simply push the rollator as they walk, making it much easier to use.

Published by Steve Hedberg on October 2, 2009

Arthritis is a group of diseases that affects millions of people all over the World. It is characterized by joint pain and joint inflammation and despite the fact that more than 100 kinds of arthritis exist, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis make up the majority of all cases. Since one of the characteristics of arthritis is reduced mobility, often, tasks like standing up become very hard to complete independently.

While the reduction of mobility that is associated with arthritis in seniors can affect all aspects of life, it is most often seen in the living room and bathroom. To help make these areas safer, it is possible to use a lift chair in the living room, as well as installing bath lifts and toilet seat lifts in the bathroom.

Published by Steve Hedberg on September 22, 2009

Ensuring that the home is accessible and safe is very important for seniors and others who have difficulty getting around. There are many areas that must be considered, including the bathroom, living room, and bedroom. Each of these areas present a number of unique problems for seniors, which can reduce accessibility.

Fortunately, it is possible to make these areas more accessible and increase safety.

Published by Steve Hedberg on September 18, 2009

There are a number of tools available to help ease the effects of arthritis and make using the home much easier. These tools, which are referred to as home medical equipment or lifting aids, can greatly improve the accessibility and mobility of those with arthritis.

Lift chairs are one of the more common types of lifting aids, but bath lifts and toilet seat lifts are also very popular and practical tools for those with arthritis.

Published by Steve Hedberg on September 14, 2009

For seniors, the elderly, and others who are mobility challenged, there are many areas of the home that can be difficult to use and use safely. This includes the staircase, bathroom, and living room. To help increase safety, reduce the risk of a fall, and make standing easier, many seniors choose to use lifting aids in these areas. Lifting aids, like bath lifts and stair lifts, not only increase safety, but also ensure that these areas can be used independently.

Published by Steve Hedberg on July 13, 2009

It is often very hard for a senior to stand or sit without assistance. This is often the result of arthritis or other types of mobility related disorders. Difficulty standing or sitting is not limited to one particular area, but instead can make using the toilet, taking a bath, or getting out of a recliner much more difficult. To help address these problems, there are a number of standing aids available for the elderly.