Fibromyalgia is a disease that is known to affect the muscle and soft tissues of our body. The disease involves a lot of pain and other symptoms include sleep problems, fatigue, trigger points which are painful and tender points. These…
What is care at home? Care at home for seniors comprises a wide range of assistance from payment of bills, housekeeping, assistance with personal hygiene and grooming, organizing for entertainment to travel support. How do care at home costs compare…
Fibromyalgia is a disease whose root cause is not yet known. It is known to cause chronic body pain which creates a lot of trouble in the regular functioningt. The continuous muscle and tissue tenderness can lead to many sleep…
Importance of lower back and what might be the reason for lower back pain Your lower back is a crucial part of your body. It is responsible for movements such as bending and twisting and supports the entire weight of…
Our daily schedule leaves us with different sorts of pain and stiffness. In some cases, they tend to be chronic. Lumbar spine pain or lower back pain is one of the acutest cases that people usually face. For many people,…
Blood pressure is one of the most important and most basic factors taken into consideration when checking the well being and functioning of an average adult and the elderly. As such any changes in it can lead to multiple disorders…
The world we are living in currently is running at a very fast pace and it is upon each of us to catch up with it and live each passing moment. As such, it is not very uncommon to be…
A catheter is a device used when someone is found incapable of emptying their bladder voluntarily. In case the bladder doesn’t get emptied after urine formation, pressure will be built up in the kidneys and this pressure can lead to…
A catheter is a thin, flexible tube and is used to collect urine by passing or inserting it into the body usually along the tube through which urine passes, commonly known as urethra. It can also be inserted into the…
Incontinence is a term that is ever mentioned outside the urology clinic. If you are suffering from incontinence, you are not alone. It is estimated that more than 3 million people suffer from incontinence within the United States of America.…
The knee is a major joint, the flexibility of which is vital for several daily living activities. It is also a weight-bearing joint that can quickly develop wear and tear as we age and owing to many other factors such…
Living with arthritis, especially for seniors, is very tiresome because they lose their motor skills and cannot find a way to live independently. There are, however, a few tools in the market that are arthritic-friendly aids. These offer a convenient living…
Glucometers have made it easier to keep track of your blood sugar level from home. There is no need to rely on the occasional blood test at the clinic to know how your body is doing. Test strips are small…
It can be difficult, or you might feel uncomfortable to discuss if you or someone you know is suffering from incontinence. This feeling of discomfort is more magnified when one has to pick out incontinence protection products to wear. They…
Arthritis develops with age, and seniors usually have constraints with simple movements and they also face other hassles that stop them from going about their everyday tasks. For seniors, who wish to carry on with their independent life, here are…
What is Spinal Decompression Therapy? Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical way of getting rid of your everlasting back pain. The procedure of spinal decompression is to stretch out your spine gently. Then the decompression slowly forces the spine to…
Here are some answers to common questions on knee surgery. Is a knee replacement surgery safe in the elderly? There is a common idea that post-surgery rehabilitation is more comfortable when one is younger. While this may be true, research…
Disposable incontinence products simply didn’t exist, and the subject was taboo. It was only when Kimberly –Clark began test-marketing that these incontinence protection products were brought to life. The products were first termed as briefs, also known as adult diapers…
Elderly individuals who have Medicare benefits can buy their medical equipment and supplies at subsidized costs provided the strict requirements are met with by the buyer and the seller. Medical equipment includes all tools and devices that are used by individuals…
The patient care plan is essentially a roadmap to a person’s recovery process. While it was considered as a waste of time, it is only in the recent times that this plan has popularized among the elderly community. Patient care…
What are Diabetic Test Strips? Diabetic test strips are used in glucometers to test the level of glucose in your blood. These test strips are made of plastic and usually have a serial code printed on them. These strips are…
With the advancement in technology, individuals can easily access online medical equipment suppliers to buy the required medical devices or tools needed for individual use. Using the internet, one can research a variety of similar products offered by different sellers,…
Trigger finger is a condition characterized by the fact that the tendons near the finger joints are unable to handle the stress that falls on them while bending. Thus, they get stuck in the bent position and are unable to…
Trigger finger is a common condition that can affect anyone. The medical term that explains trigger finger is known as Stenosing Tenosynovitis. The problem is characterized by a sudden difficulty in bending or moving the affected finger, followed by a…
As long as one is in good health, there are minimal chances of falling ill. However, in the present times, it has become essential that every adult, plans not only for his/her own but also for the families’ long-term medical…
Glucometers have made keeping your blood glucose level at check easier. Earlier, when the once-a-month blood test at a diagnostics center was the only way to know your glucose level, it was impossible to track it for the rest of…
Glucometer is a device used for medical purposes. This device helps you find out an approximate content or concentration of sugar in your blood. This device is used by diabetic patients or by patients suffering from Hypoglycemia. The device uses…
In this modern era, the uses of landlines or corded phones are getting lesser. According to a survey, a few years ago, above 47% of American families used only cell phones, especially the younger generation. They are ditching land phones,…
People have become more health conscious. They have replaced sugar-based beverages with green tea and taken up different sorts of wellness regimes – yoga, aerobics, swimming, Pilates or gym. Some do it for fitness, but most do it to lose…
Nowadays, supplements are available for all the possible nutrients available in our diet. However, the most important ingredient has been proteins for a long time. Protein has been taken as a supplement in many different forms such as whey etc.…