Published by Steve Hedberg on February 28, 2010

Arthritis is often thought of as an elderly disease, but it can actually affect those of all ages, even young children. It is also not a single disease, but is instead a rather general term used to describe more than a 100 different rheumatic conditions.

However, one of the reasons arthritis is often considered an elderly disorder is that it is much more common among the elderly, especially those over 65. Of the many different types of arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most common types found in the elderly.

Published by Steve Hedberg on February 20, 2010

The Lift Chair is one of the more common and inexpensive options when in comes to increasing accessibility in the living room. Lift recliners are powerful tools and can provide not only a way to make standing easier, but also a very comfortable place to sit and relax.

Unlike regular recliners, lift recliners are electronically powered, using an electric motor to raise the chair into the air, as well as controlling the backrest and footrest.

Published by Steve Hedberg on February 9, 2010

Arthritis does not refer to only a single disease, with there actually being more than a hundred types of arthritis. It can also affect people of all ages, including children, however it is more common among the elderly, with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis being the two most common kinds of senior arthritis. There is no cure for arthritis, nor is there a way to reverse its effects, so treatment is usually focused on preventing it from getting worse and finding ways of making living with arthritis easier.

Published by Steve Hedberg on February 2, 2010

Often, the terms rheumatism, rheumatic diseases, and arthritis are used interchangeably, specifically among the elderly, but these terms actually have slightly different meanings. This can lead to a lot of confusion, making it one of the more common misconceptions about arthritis.

Since rheumatism was used in the past by doctors and scientists to describe a more specific condition, it is not uncommon for the elderly and even middle-aged adults to be very comfortable with the term, as it used to be very common place. However, in today’s medical and scientific texts, rheumatism and rheumatic diseases has a different meaning than it used to.