Recent Senior Health Articles


Making it Easier for Seniors to Live on Their Own

Published by Steve 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.

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Improving Activities of Daily Life For Seniors

Published by Steve 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.

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Senior Recliners: An Introduction

Published by Steve 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.

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