Published by Steve Hedberg on July 14, 2009

Riser recliners can make it much simplier and safer for a senior to stand on their own, but they are used by people of all ages. Riser recliners, or lift chairs as they are often called, are very important safety tools. Not only do they increase accessibility, but because the user does not need to rely on others to help them stand, riser recliners help promote independence. This is especially important among the elderly…

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.

Published by Steve Hedberg on July 11, 2009

Lift chairs have been around for almost thirty years now and remain one of the most important tools for seniors who suffer from mobility related disorders that making standing and sitting difficult. The modern lift chair is designed to a high set of standards and is incredibly safe, with many lift chairs featuring specialfeatures as well. However, this was not always the case, with earlier models of riser recliners using a much…

Published by Steve Hedberg on July 2, 2009

One of the most common misconceptions about arthritis is that it is just a single disease, but there are actually more than 100 different varieties of arthritis. However, among the many different types of arthritis, 10% make up the majority of diagnosed cases.

Probably the second biggest misconception about arthritis is that it is only found in older individuals and the elderly, but this is not the case. Some types of arthritis are more common among seniors, but arthritis can be found in people of all ages.

Published by Steve Hedberg on June 25, 2009

Psoriatic Arthritis is not as common as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, but it does occur frequently. Psoriatic arthritis shares many of the sames types of arthritic symptoms, including joint pain and inflammation, however it is accompanied by psoriasis. Psoriasis, which is a skin condition, often occurs before the arthritic symptoms are present, but this is not always the case with psoriatic arthritis.

Learn more about the five different types of Psoriatic Arthritis, as well as its symptoms, treatments, and risk factors…

Published by Steve Hedberg on June 19, 2009

Despite the fact there are more than 100 different kinds of arthritis, 10% of these types of arthritis make up the overwhelming majority of all cases of arthritis. One of the most common type of arthritis is rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a joint disorder that effects joints in a symmetrical manner. That means that if one of your hips is afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis, the other one will be as well. This type of arthritis can be very serious and is not limited to only attacking joints. It is also considerably more common among women.

Published by Steve Hedberg on June 17, 2009

Often, when people think of Arthritis, they think of it as a single entity or single disease. However, there are actually more than one hundred different types of arthritis, which effect the body in different ways.

Arthritis, which is a joint disorder typically characterized by joint inflammation can be very serious, is more common among seniors, but it can be found in people of all ages.

The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis.

Published by Steve Hedberg on June 12, 2009

Arthritis is a very common disease among seniors, which can make a number of tasks not only more difficult, but also painful. If left untreated, arthritis is often debilitating, but even though there is not a cure for arthritis, there are a number of treatments available to help control it.

Many times, the process of standing up is very hard for those with arthritis, which is why many seniors and those who have been diagnosed with arthritis use mobility lifting aids in their home. Not only do these types of devices make their lives easier, but they also improve the overall independence of the average arthritis suffer.

Published by Steve Hedberg on June 8, 2009

There are many who think that dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in particular is a normal part of growing older, but this is not the case. The effects of Alzheimer’s can be very serious and even though there is no cure, many of the symptoms can be minimized with proper treatment. Above all else, it is very important to remember that Alzheimer’s disease does not remove a persons capacity to love or be loved and this is a very important part of the treatment of Alzheimer’s.

Published by Steve Hedberg on June 2, 2009

Using and owning a lift chair can be a great way to increase safety, without being forced to sacrifice independence. These devices are very important lifting aids, which resemble a recliner, but also make it easy and safe to stand or sit.