Published by Steve Hedberg on June 1, 2009

Often times, tasks like standing up or sitting down can pose a very real problem for seniors and others who have limited mobility. These types of disorders can significantly limit ones life and make it necessary to rely on others for a number of daily tasks. Finding a way to limit this reliance is very important and in addition to creating a safer living room environment, lift chairs are also great for restoring and maintaining independence.

Published by Steve Hedberg on May 28, 2009

Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that is more common among seniors over the age of sixty-five, although it is not a normal part of growing older. This disease can be very difficult not only for the person who has Alzheimer’s, but also for the family and loved ones. This article discusses some of the common symptoms and risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s.

Published by Steve Hedberg on May 26, 2009

If you have spent anytime shopping for a lift chair or looking over any of the available on-line lift chair resources, you have probably heard of Golden Lift Chairs. Golden Lift Chairs are manufactured by Golden Technologies and these chairs are some of the most popular available.

Published by Steve Hedberg on May 18, 2009

The brain and central nervous system is a very complex machine, which is responsible for thousands of tasks, most of which occur unconsciously. To better understand dementia and how it can effect seniors, it can help to understand how the brain works, which is explained in this article.

Published by Steve Hedberg on April 25, 2009

Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia among seniors and those over the age of 65, but there are a number of other factors that can cause dementia. It is important to understand these causes, so those who are at an increased risk for dementia can be diagnosed and potentially treated. This article describes some of the common causes of dementia.

Published by Steve Hedberg on April 23, 2009

There are a number of diseases and conditions that are more likely to afflict a senior and share a number of similarities with dementia. When diagnosing dementia, it is essential to ensure that the individual actually has dementia and not one of these other conditions, which are called pseudodementias. Most pseudodementias can be treated and often reversed, but if left untreated, can result in very serious health risks.

Published by Steve Hedberg on April 23, 2009

Dementia is a disease that causes the deterioration of the mind, ultimately resulting or contributing to the individuals death. While it is more common among the elderly, dementia can have an impact on the lives of people of all ages.

There is no cure for dementia, but it is possible to treat the effects of dementia and improve the quality of life for the individual.

Published by Steve Hedberg on April 19, 2009

With the passage of the Medicare Improvements for Patient and Providers Act, some doctors who use E-Prescribing Systems will be eligibile to participate in Medicares E-Prescribing Bonus Program.

This Medicare E-Prescribing Bonus Program FAQ answers some commonly answered questions.

Published by Steve Hedberg on April 6, 2009

Lift chairs are very popular tools for increasing safety in the living room. These devices are designed to make it easier to stand, usually without assistance. The lift chairs that you see today, like Pride Lift Chairs and Golden Lift Chairs, are very dependable and safe. However, before Pride Mobility and Golden Technologies began making lift chairs this was not always the case. Learn about the evolution of the lift chair in this article.

Published by Steve Hedberg on March 23, 2009

In many cases, the task of standing up is one of the hardest things to accomplish for a senior. One way that this task is made easier is with a lift chair. These devices look much like a regular recliner does, but offer much more. Learn more about lift chairs in this article.