Published by Steve 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 Steve 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 Steve 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 Steve 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 Steve 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.