Published by Steve Hedberg on October 20, 2011

For seniors and others who have difficulty walking, ensuring that the stairs can be accessed easily is a very important step in home safety and accessibility. There is no other single area in the home as dangerous to a senior as a staircase, as this is where the majority of serious falls happen each year. [...]

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 9, 2010

Those who are elderly, especially seniors who are over 65, have an increased risk of mobility related disorders like arthritis developing. However, there are also a number of other diseases that can also have an impact on the ease at which a senior gets around, such as Alzheimer’s. Reduced mobility can have a major impact on elderly patients, making many aspects of life very difficult. Understanding these sorts of diseases is one of the first and most important steps to treatment.

Published by Steve Hedberg on November 23, 2009

For seniors, there are certain diseases which are much more likely to occur. These are not normal parts of the aging process and not all seniors experience them, but they are more common among those over the age of 65.

Of the different diseases and conditions that can occur among the elderly, arthritis and osteoporosis are the most common.