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 July 21, 2010

Many people consider arthritis to be a disease that can only affect the elderly, without realizing that people of all ages can develop arthritis. Arthritis refers to a number of different Rheumatological diseases, which usually affect the joints. However, there are many other ways that arthritis can affect the body, including causing damage to organs.

Find out more about arthritis, including diagnosing and treating arthritis in this FAQ.

Published by Steve Hedberg on June 19, 2010

People have been using lift chairs in increasing numbers since they were first designed during the 1980′s, with many seniors taking advantage of the powerful lifting aids. Unlike regular recliners, which can be very difficult to get out of for some seniors, such as those with rheumatoid arthritis, lift chairs are designed to make standing and sitting safe and easy. There are many lift chair models available, but they usually share a similar design.

Published by Steve Hedberg on June 2, 2010

The lift chair is one of the more common tools used to help improve accessibility at home. These home lifting aids are designed to make it possible to stand and sit without requiring assistance. In addition to making it life easier for those with leg and hip problems, such as arthritis, liftchairs also provide a very comfortable place to sit and relax, offering the same functionality of a regular Lazy-Boy Style recliner.

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 May 5, 2010

Arthritis can be a serious condition, which affects those of all ages, but is most common among the elderly. In most cases, the effects of arthritis include joint pain, discomfort, and inflammation of the joints, but there are over a hundred different types of arthritis, with many affecting the body in very different ways. For most, treatment of arthritis is focused on ensuring the disease does not get worse and making activities of daily life easier to preform.

Published by Steve Hedberg on April 13, 2010

A lift chair can be a powerful safety tool for the elderly and others who have trouble standing on their own, but if you make the mistake of calling most popular lift chair sellers, without first learning about lift chairs and how they work, you end up faced with a high pressure sales pitch from a salesman that only gets paid if you buy his product. As a result, they are not as motivated to help you, as they are to help themselves.

However, if you learn about lift chairs, how they work, and what their features are, you will be well armed to protect yourself from the high pressure sales pitch and can even buy a lift chair online, without having to even talk with one of the sales sharks.

Published by Steve Hedberg on March 16, 2010

Many people do not realize it but the term arthritis is actually very general and does not refer to only a single disease, as there are actually over a hundred different types of arthritis. However, the way that they affect the joints is often very similar, as are some of the treatments. This article discusses some of the similarities and differences among the different types of arthritis, including describing symmetrical and asymmetrical arthritis, as well as how to live with arthritis, while still being able to preform the essential Activities of Daily Life(ADL.)

Published by Steve Hedberg on March 9, 2010

Being able to safely and independently stand and sit is something that for many is taken for granted, but can be very difficult for the elderly to preform on their own, especially seniors with arthritis. This increases the risk of a fall and can make it much more difficult for the senior to get around unassisted, but often a lift chair will provide a safe way for the senior to remain active.

The lift chair, or lift recliner, is a home medical aid that is designed to make it easier for its user to stand and sit. Offering many of the same features as a regular recliner, a lifting recliner can often improve the quality of life among the elderly.

Published by Steve Hedberg on February 28, 2010

Arthritis is often thought of as an elderly disease, but it can actually affect those of all ages, even young children. It is also not a single disease, but is instead a rather general term used to describe more than a 100 different rheumatic conditions.

However, one of the reasons arthritis is often considered an elderly disorder is that it is much more common among the elderly, especially those over 65. Of the many different types of arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most common types found in the elderly.