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.

Published by Steve Hedberg on June 1, 2009

Often times, tasks like standing up or sitting down can pose a very real problem for seniors and others who have limited mobility. These types of disorders can significantly limit ones life and make it necessary to rely on others for a number of daily tasks. Finding a way to limit this reliance is very important and in addition to creating a safer living room environment, lift chairs are also great for restoring and maintaining independence.