The process by which the body regulates, or keeps the blood sugar level in the normal range is called blood sugar regulation. A major factor contributing to diabetes is a low insulin level and a high glucagon level. Insulin is…
Any illness or disability takes a little extra time to heal in elderly people than in young people or children. While age increases the duration of recovery, concurrently, the incidence of injury also increases with age. And slips and falls…
The main reason for buying a blood sugar monitor is to keep in check the blood sugar level. A blessing in disguise for people suffering from diabetes, there are many reasons why you should use a blood sugar monitor. You…
We must all be familiar with the “hide-and-seek” game that children play with much excitement. Certainly, when we played the game ourselves, most of us did not enjoy being the “catcher”, that is, the person being blindfolded and asked to…
Those who hit the gym regularly know the health benefits of taking protein supplements. But for those who seldom workout must know why they should take protein powder. Given below are 10 reasons why everybody should regularly take protein supplements:…
How do I choose the best kind of walking cane? Foldable walking canes are usually made of aluminum and are easily portable. Such a cane is ideal for those who have a reasonable amount of stability, but just require a…
You probably might be unaware of the long-term benefits of wearing shoe inserts while running. Apart from the long strides and the comfortable heels, shoe inserts, also have many other advantages. Given below are some advantages of shoe inserts. The…
A walking cane is not just a piece of wood that is useful in assisting in walking. Today, walking canes are manufactured with a high degree of specificity with regard to purpose and are made using a variety of materials.…
Have you ever felt a stabbing pain in the back when you bend down to pick something? Or that jab in the knee when you stretched out to reach for the new coffee mug you tossed in the top shelf?…
We all know the health benefits of regular workouts, be it hitting the gym or running in the open. But isn’t the fatigue and the body pain experienced at the end of the day a reason to quit? What can…
What are orthotic sandals? Orthotic sandals are specifically designed footwear intended to facilitate ease of movement in those who have foot deformities, or who have pain owing to plantar fasciitis or who suffer from arthritis and hence have impaired gait.…
An extension of our arm. Yes, that is what a grabber tool is. A handy and extremely useful device that allows one to grab things easily, the grabber tool is practical for the elderly to have. The need to bend…
Where can you get orthotic sandals? There are a number of footwear manufacturers who specialize in customizing footwear based on medical needs. Some may require a doctor’s prescription for customization. However, this would depend on the kind of orthotic sandals…
In case you know someone who is a fitness freak, you may have heard the term protein supplements. But what exactly does it mean and why do you need them? Let us try to understand this. What are protein supplements?…
Health consciousness in the elderly is currently on the rise as they strongly believe, and is proved by statistics, that individuals who maintain a healthy BMI improves the quality of life and reduces the chance of falling. Cardio related problems…
Finger splints are an easy and effective way to straighten and protect your finger without using messy tapes or straps. The wide smooth bands and the three points of control help stabilize and align the small joints of fingers affected…
The choice of diet pills available for the elderly is severely restricted because of the harmful effects that it can have on aged individuals. While most of these elderly individuals are battling to fight weight and ensure a healthy BMI,…
A walker with either three or foul wheel attached to it is referred as rollators or wheeled walkers. The standard walker could slow down the elderly and can also be difficult to use. Rollators, on the other hand, makes getting…
Finger splints are used to hold the finger in place to keep it from moving, especially when your finger is injured, sprained or broken. This happens a lot in the case of the elderly as the bones are weak and…
For younger and healthier adults a bad shoe day may be a blistered heel or a painful arch that goes away quickly. But for the elderly people with diabetes, poor footwear can trigger serious problems such as foot ulcers, infections…
Walkers are probably one of the most commonly used mobility aids by the elderly. However, there is a lot of exertion initiated by the elderly while using one. First, they have to lift the walker and place it a step…
Electric scooters or mobility scooters are electric chairs with wheels and a steering for maneuvering. This is a boon for seniors who find it difficult to walk. Granting them the independence that they desire and without constantly having to rely…
Diabetic shoes are also referred to as extra-depth, therapeutic shoes or Sugar shoes. They are specially designed shoes or shoe inserts, intended to reduce the risk of skin breakdown in elderly diabetic people with pre-existing foot disease. Elderly people with…
Have ever come across an old lady driving past you in a mall or in the neighborhood? She must probably have been on an electric scooter. Appearing like a modified chair on wheels, electric scooters can be steered either around…
How safe are arthritis rubs? Most arthritis rubs are generally over-the-counter drugs that can be purchased even without a doctor’s prescription. However, a sin the case of any drug, it is important to use such arthritis rubs with care. Excessive…
Can I get relief from any arthritis rub if I have arthritis-related pain? There are several non-steroidal anti-inflammatory creams, gels, and lotions that can be used topically as an arthritis rub, to get temporary relief from arthritic pain. Most such…
Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are important medical conditions that are considered to be progressively debilitating. In very severe cases of arthritis, be it of the knees, the feet, or the hips. As pain becomes very severe, mobility is correspondingly decreased,…
The main purpose of a commode is to provide an alternative to using the toilet to people who cannot get to a bathroom or for those of them who cannot sit on a toilet. Some of the wheeled commodes are…
Shower commodes are wheeled commodes that are designed to be used in the shower as well as for their usual uses. These commodes are mostly used by seniors who cannot move around by themselves and need assistance. The bathroom can…
How are shoes designed specifically for various medical requirements classified? Children and adults, of any age, may require specifically-designed prescription footwear owing to the following reasons: Due to the progression of a disease such as arthritis that may cause deformity…