Published by Steve Hedberg on August 15, 2009

While for seniors the staircase is often the most likely place for a fall to occur, the bathroom can also be very dangerous. There are a number of extremely hard surfaces and when water is introduced, the risk of a fall is greatly increased. Often, using a bath lift is the most common means of allowing a senior to safely take a bath and there are two main types of bath lifts: Plastic Chair Bath Lifts and Inflatable Bath Lifts.

However, bath lifts are not the only means of increasing bathroom safety and walk in bathtubs and patient lifts are also an option.

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 14, 2009

The Lift Recliner is a very popular resource used by many seniors and others who are mobility challenged. Lift recliners are designed to allow a mobility challenged individual to stand on their own. Not only are lift recliners valuable resources, but they are also very comfortable and easy to use.

Seniors and others who are mobility challenged use recliners to increase accessibility, while providing a comfortable sitting platform…

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 11, 2009

Fibromyalgia is a very serious rheumatic disease that can be very difficult to diagnose and treat. It is extremely common in the United States and incredibly painful. Fibromyalgia Syndrome, or FMS, is tricky to treat, because most of the standard anti-inflammatory medicines used to treat arthritis are simply not effective. This can create very tense relations between patient and doctor.

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 5, 2009

Lift chairs are tools that can greatly improve the safety and accessibility of the home. These devices, which are often called riser recliners, can be found in models that are essentially a high end recliner. One of the most important choices is the type of fabric used, which should fit the homes furnishings, but can also offer many other advantages than simply being aesthetically pleasing.

Published by Steve Hedberg on July 31, 2009

For seniors with arthritis there are many aspects of daily life that can become more difficult. Lift chairs can be a very useful tool for those with arthritis, not only because they make it easier to stand unassisted, but also because lift chairs are much easier to use than a traditional recliner. Lift chairs, which are often called riser recliners, can be essential living aids not only for seniors with arthritis, but for anyone who is mobility challenged and has difficulty standing.

Published by Steve Hedberg on July 23, 2009

With the many different lift chairs available on the market today, it can seem difficult to know which one will best fit your needs. Choosing the right riser recliner does not have to be difficult though. Instead, it is simply a matter of understanding the three basic types of lift chairs and then finding one that fits the needs of its user. This task is an important step to increasing safety in the living room and allowing the user to retain their independence.

Published by Steve Hedberg on July 21, 2009

Scleroderma is a kind of arthritis that affects connective tissues and is an autoimmune diseases. Scleroderma can affect people of any age, although it is more common among women between the ages of 30 to 50 years. The main symptom of Scleroderma is increasingly thicker skin, although it can also affect other joints in the body.

Published by Steve Hedberg on July 19, 2009

Many people might not spend too much time thinking about standing up or sitting down, but if you suffer from arthritis or a mobility related disease, standing up and sitting down can be very difficult. This is a problem that can affect people of any age, although it most likely occurs among seniors. Riser recliners are one popular tool used by seniors to help make standing easier and safer.

Published by Steve Hedberg on July 17, 2009

With more than 100 different types of arthritis, gout is consistently rated as one of the most painful types of arthritis. Gout and Pseudogout are two arthritic diseases, which share very similar symptoms, but have different causes. While people of any age can develop gout, it is more common among the elderly and often caused by a diet that is high in foods that contain purines.

Published by Steve Hedberg on July 15, 2009

In the home there are many areas that can be very difficult for a senior to use, especially if they suffer from arthritis. The living room and bathroom are two areas that present a number of dangers to a senior, but there are several popular types of home medical equipment available to make using these areas much safer. These medical aids, which include riser recliners, bath lifts, and toilet seat lifts, not only increase safety, but also allow the senior to live a more independent life, without being forced to rely upon…