Understanding the Top Assistive Devices for Arthritis

When a person has arthritis, even simple, daily tasks and activities can result in unbearable pain. It could result in a loss of self-sufficiency, as the person begins to rely more heavily on others for aid. Thankfully, there are a variety of assistive devices that may both alleviate pain and allow people that have arthritis […]

Elderly Joint Pain Increases Fall Risks

The statistics related to senior falls are surprising. Falls are the primary source of injury in older adults, and bring about hundreds of thousands of hip fractures annually, along with numerous other injuries experienced. As prevalent as falls in seniors are, the risk is more than doubled for individuals with osteoarthritis, according to research by […]

Aging Feet: What to Know

Our feet will carry us in the vicinity of 110,000 miles over the course of our lifetime – that’s 216,262,500 steps! It’s certainly no wonder that as we age, our feet may start to see a host of challenges. Examples of the more widespread foot issues for the elderly include: Arthritis: Osteoarthritis affects various joints […]

Is it Arthritis or Something Else?

Oh, those aching joints! So many older adults experience the pain, discomfort and stiffness that are the hallmark traits of arthritis, and assume it must be the culprit. But in reality, there are a number of conditions that mimic arthritis symptoms, but in many cases need to be treated differently in order to bring relief. […]