Published by hedberg on February 2, 2010

Often, the terms rheumatism, rheumatic diseases, and arthritis are used interchangeably, specifically among the elderly, but these terms actually have slightly different meanings. This can lead to a lot of confusion, making it one of the more common misconceptions about arthritis.

Since rheumatism was used in the past by doctors and scientists to describe a more specific condition, it is not uncommon for the elderly and even middle-aged adults to be very comfortable with the term, as it used to be very common place. However, in today’s medical and scientific texts, rheumatism and rheumatic diseases has a different meaning than it used to.

Published by hedberg on January 25, 2010

For the elderly, especially those who are living on their own and providing care for a loved one, safely standing and sitting is often one of the most difficult tasks, especially when factors such as arthritis are considered.

This task can be made safer by making use of lift recliners, as well as rollators, with the latter being the modern version of the traditional walker or cane. Understanding and using these types of home medical equipment can make life much easier for seniors, as well as preventing the risk of injury.

Published by hedberg on January 18, 2010

For seniors, there is an increased likelihood of certain diseases, most of which have a negative effect on their ability to preform the activities of daily living(ADL,) which include things like bathing and using the toilet. To help improve the quality of the life of seniors, there are a number of types of home medical equipment, such as bath lifts, rolling walkers, and toilet seat lifts.

Published by hedberg on January 4, 2010

A senior recliner is a very important safety tool that is intended to make it easier for seniors to stand and sit. Senior recliners are often used by those who have arthritis, which is a joint disorder that can make it hard to preform many daily tasks. There are a number of different types of senior recliners available, however the most popular lift chair manufacturers are Golden Technologies and Pride Mobility. Both of these companies have more than two decades of experience manufacturing lift chairs, as well as also offering a number of other types of home medical equipment.

Published by hedberg on December 26, 2009

Lift chairs are one of the most popular types of lifting aids used in the home. They are designed to help make it easier for someone with a rheumatological disorder or other mobility related health condition stand and sit. Using a lift chair is quite easily and since they are designed to be used by the elderly, the control system is usually a great deal simpler than most televisions are.

Published by hedberg on December 9, 2009

One of the most important parts of arthritis treatment is preforming regular physical examinations of the patient. This is because many of the tests used to diagnose arthritis or monitor it are not 100% accurate. Sometimes, these types of tests will not reveal anything out of the ordinary, while physical examinations are a powerful tool for determining how the disease is affecting the life of the patient. This not only includes taking x-rays or using other imaging technologies to look at the joints, but also having the patient describe what activities are giving them problems and what joints are experiencing discomfort.

Published by hedberg on December 7, 2009

One very important part of treating any type of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, is determining how the disease will affect the senior. There are a number of items that a doctor should consider, including things like areas of tenderness. This is important, as it helps determine the effectiveness of the current treatment, as well as helping to predict how the disease will end up affecting the life of the senior.

Published by hedberg on December 5, 2009

There are many types of arthritis, but Rheumatoid Arthritis is one of the most common kinds, especially among the elderly. Diagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis is not always easy though. This is because even though there are a number of tests that can show the disease is present, they are not always effective. As a result, when diagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis, it is common to preform a number of tests and to take into account the symptoms, as well as the history, of the patient.

Published by hedberg on December 3, 2009

Living with arthritis is very difficult, but since there is no way to reverse the effects of arthritis, it is essential for living a safe and happy life. There are a number of common problems faced by seniors with arthritis, such as not being able to grasp small objects, which if not properly addressed can have a dramatic affect not just on the daily life of the senior, but also their mental health.

One of the key components of living with arthritis is spotting problems that are caused by the arthritis and brainstorming ways of making them easier. This article shows some of the common problems caused by senior arthritis and even if they do not specifically apply to you, hopefully they will show you some ways to make living with arthritis easier.

Published by hedberg on November 30, 2009

The cane and walker is one of the most well known and oldest types of home medical equipment. They are used by those who have difficulty walking and can provide excellent stability and support. When it comes to walkers, rollators, which are rolling walkers, provide the most support and are the safest. This is because the rolling walker does not need to be picked up and repositioned with every step. Instead, the user can simply push the rollator as they walk, making it much easier to use.