Neck braces also known as cervical braces or C collars, are used to keep your head still when you have a neck soft tissue injury or after surgery. They come in different types, from the simple wrap-around model to the rigid kind. The type of neck braces your doctor may prescribe will depend on the …
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Moving from home to a seniors’ facility can be challenging for you or your loved ones. Besides the challenge of finding a suitable facility, it calls for leaving the place that holds many memories to a whole new environment which can be a lot to take in for most people. Moving to a senior’s facility …
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Picture this scenario. You go visiting your son or daughter who has kids, and you have a wonderful time with your grandchildren. Time seems to fly away, and before you realize it, the mom announces that it’s nap time. Why now? You think. In such a scenario, most of them fall into the trap of …
Like everyone else, older adults require to engage in productive activities that add color to their lives. Besides adding joy to life, engaging in some form of exercise helps the elderly stay engaged mentally, helping prevent or slow down the progression of mental illnesses like dementia. Crafts are an excellent way for seniors to spend …
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Standing or sitting is something most people do without giving it a thought. However, for older adults, it can be an impossible task that can require assistance. To them, getting out of a chair, bathtub, toilet, getting in and out of a car, or even getting out of the bed can be a problematic exercise …
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Resistance bands are excellent for core exercises for seniors and anyone starting out a workout program. This exercise equipment isn’t as intimidating as heavy gym weights, and you can use it for a complete body workout. To figure out the right exercises, let’s first analyze the recommended workouts based on your age. Recommended Exercises by …
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You are probably approaching the retirement age and can’t help but feel like you still got so much energy to spend. After years of working, retirement can be one of the most challenging life changes a person may have to cope with. Suddenly, you will have all the time in the world with little or …
Come to think of it: As your loved one ages, mobility becomes more challenging even on flat surfaces. And so, sooner or later, it will get to a point where your elderly loved one cannot climb up stairs, no matter how much they’d want. That means you’re their only hope! Question: What options do you …
Our body’s circulation system ensures blood, oxygen, and important nutrients reach every cell throughout your body. And so when blood is not flowing properly to specific parts of your body, you could experience symptoms of hampered circulation such as tingling, numbness, swelling in the feet/ankles, and more. Now, poor circulation is quite common in elderly people especially …
Seniors need wheelchairs for various reasons. Some have had debilitating injuries to their legs/spine, making unaided movement painful. Others have severe mobility limitations due to health conditions such as arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, and countless other issues. In some cases, seniors need wheelchairs because of decreased balance- balance and gait disorders are a major cause of falls in …
