Published by Steve Hedberg on August 31, 2009

Liftchairs are one of the most popular types of accessibility tools for seniors with arthritis and other conditions that make standing difficult. They are designed to allow a senior to independently stand, without requiring assistance from a caretaker or loved one. Liftchairs have been around for over twenty years, but the modern liftchair has a much safer and more reliable design than early models.

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 24, 2009

The lift recliner is one of the most common aids used to make it easier for a senior with arthritis, or another mobility inhibiting disease, to safely stand and sit. Lift recliners have changed a great deal in the last thirty years and are today more popular than ever.

Finding the right lift recliner is very important and it is important to understand what these devices are, what they offer, and how to fit the person to the chair.

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 22, 2009

Arthritis is a disease that can cause joint pain, inflammation, and swelling. While people of any age can get arthritis, there are several types of arthritis that are much more common among seniors and the elderly.

One of the biggest pains associated with arthritis is as a result of being inactive and immobile for an extended period of time. This is one of the reasons that for many, arthritis is most painful in the morning after a nights rest. This pain can result in a vicious cycle that feeds off of itself to cause more Arthritis Pain.

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 19, 2009

For seniors the lift chair, or as it is oft referred to lift recliner, is a very important mobility lifting aid. It not only provides an incredibly comfortable place to sit and relax, but also makes it much easier to safely stand and sit.

There are a few common misconceptions about lift chairs, in part brought about by the first lift chairs designed over 20 years ago, but today the modern electric lift chair is very safe and reliable.

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 17, 2009

The lift recliner is a very important safety tool to make it easier to stand and sit. These lift chairs remain incredibly popular and are not only very comfortable chairs, but also serve a very important medical purpose.

Choosing the right lift recliner often involves understanding how lift chairs work, which is described in this article.

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 15, 2009

While for seniors the staircase is often the most likely place for a fall to occur, the bathroom can also be very dangerous. There are a number of extremely hard surfaces and when water is introduced, the risk of a fall is greatly increased. Often, using a bath lift is the most common means of allowing a senior to safely take a bath and there are two main types of bath lifts: Plastic Chair Bath Lifts and Inflatable Bath Lifts.

However, bath lifts are not the only means of increasing bathroom safety and walk in bathtubs and patient lifts are also an option.

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 14, 2009

The Lift Recliner is a very popular resource used by many seniors and others who are mobility challenged. Lift recliners are designed to allow a mobility challenged individual to stand on their own. Not only are lift recliners valuable resources, but they are also very comfortable and easy to use.

Seniors and others who are mobility challenged use recliners to increase accessibility, while providing a comfortable sitting platform…

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 11, 2009

Fibromyalgia is a very serious rheumatic disease that can be very difficult to diagnose and treat. It is extremely common in the United States and incredibly painful. Fibromyalgia Syndrome, or FMS, is tricky to treat, because most of the standard anti-inflammatory medicines used to treat arthritis are simply not effective. This can create very tense relations between patient and doctor.

Published by Steve Hedberg on August 5, 2009

Lift chairs are tools that can greatly improve the safety and accessibility of the home. These devices, which are often called riser recliners, can be found in models that are essentially a high end recliner. One of the most important choices is the type of fabric used, which should fit the homes furnishings, but can also offer many other advantages than simply being aesthetically pleasing.