Osteoarthritis is one of the most common issues that seniors face that contributes to a decline in the quality of life that is faced. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterized by the gradual breakdown of … [Read more...]
Predicting Future Health and Care Outcomes
We’ve all heard the saying that “prevention is the best medicine.” And this is true. There’s a reason why we are urged to take care of our health from an early age. We go to the doctors once a year for checkups, even if there’s nothing … [Read more...]
Top 5 Things to Know About Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition that includes joint pain and stiffness. It primarily impacts older individuals, but not always. However, severe arthritis can decrease the quality of life for senior citizens if it is left unchecked. While not all … [Read more...]
Elderly People Suffering from RA Benefit from Help
Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the more complicated, and yet very common, maladies that impacts senior citizens. RA is a chronic disorder, characterized by inflammation in the joints. There’s no cure for the disease, but there are many … [Read more...]
Psoriasis is More than a Skin Disease for Elderly
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that primarily impacts the skin, causing itchy, scaly sections to form on the bodies of those affected. However, psoriasis is not just a skin disease. There are a host of other problems that can come along … [Read more...]
Exercise and Arthritis
Exercising when you have arthritis is very tricky, but it is possible. There are three main types of exercise that can benefit those that suffer from arthritis: range of motion, endurance/cardiovascular, and strength training exercises. … [Read more...]
Arthritis and Quality of Life
Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis caused by the breaking down of cartilage in the joints. In effect, cartilage acts as a cushion between bones in joints, and when it breaks down the bones can rub together, causing pain. This is a … [Read more...]
In-Home Care and Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is painful and can be debilitating. It makes simple tasks like walking around or holding a book almost impossible at times, depending upon how bad the arthritis is. There are things that can relieve symptoms of this, … [Read more...]
Helping Seniors Stay Healthy with Exercise
Everyone knows that physical fitness is important. Relating this to senior care makes sense, but it is much more difficult than applying fitness to a younger population. Senior citizens have different fitness needs than a bunch of twenty … [Read more...]
Managing Arthritis Pain with Care
Managing the symptoms of arthritis can have a huge influence on the quality of your life. This joint issue can be extremely painful and can lead to limited mobility if issues go untreated. A lot of people believe that arthritis is not a … [Read more...]