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…

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.