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…
The market offers a number of options in terms of utility and design when it comes to walking sticks for the elderly! Wooden walking sticks for example has always remained the most sought after amongst the elderly. Many innovative ideas…
One cannot afford to compromise on health, medicines and medical supplies, therefore, become unavoidable expenses. But, with the rocketing prices of anything remotely to do with health, the affordability factor becomes an issue. One way to deal with it is…
A power wheelchair is essential for patients who experience difficulties in walking and maintaining balance or other problematic situations that restrict them to use wheelchairs. Technology has come a long way through and has made using wheelchairs easy too. Power…
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…
Walking canes improve stability and support mobility for people with adverse leg issues due to many reasons like accidents or injuries. The best way to use a walking cane is by holding it with the hand opposite to the leg…
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…
Power scooters or mobility scooters are an aid which is powered by an electric motor. Mobile scooters are a kind of wheelchair which are powered by electricity. Depending upon the size and the requirement, a power scooter can be three-wheeled,…
With age, the simple task of sitting down or standing up may be tiresome and might require steady support from another individual. This common problem is mostly faced by seniors as they are not used to frequent movements and tend…
There are many brands and types of fitness trackers which make picking the right one a mind-boggling experience, especially for a senior. Some heart rate watches are much better than the others available in the market for senior citizens. Take…
Fitness tracking devices like wristwatches and smart-watches are becoming more and more popular as they have been proven to be effective in helping people stay motivated to achieve their fitness goals. Fitness trackers encourage high levels of self-motivation to achieve…
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…
Manual wheelchair in a lot of ways sounds convenient than automated ones as the user could move around according to his/her wish. However, the elderly or people with severe mobility problems are better equipped with motorized wheelchairs. Regardless of the…
If you, one of your family members or a friend uses a wheelchair, then you should be well aware of these assistance vehicles. This can help you make the right choice if you are planning to buy one. At the…
Joint pain relief cream or joint pain relief gels are creams which are applied over the affected area or joints which are in acute pain. These joint pain creams come handy if you suffer from acute joint pain frequently.Whether the…
Sciatic nerve pain can be a quite distressing condition. In this situation, even basic movements can become excruciatingly painful and can affect areas such as legs, hips or lower back. Sciatic nerve pain occurs when you sit in one position…
Many older adults find it difficult when walking or sitting or when carrying on with their regular activities. Some of the most common reasons why grab rails are a great benefit for easing the troubles of the elderly around the…
Problems in the joint areas can be a real pain, and it is something that hardly ever goes away completely. With age, they just aggravate and sometimes the best we can manage is to use joint pain relief cream for…
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…
A cane is a walking stick used as a crutch or mobility aid. Canes can help to redistribute weight from the lower leg that is weak or painful and to provide tactile information about the ground to improve balance. In…
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…
The sciatic nerve is the single largest nerve in our body. When the nerves around this sciatic nerve get pinched, then you can experience acute pain in any one of your thighs that will go down the length of your…
Elderly people who are diagnosed with high blood pressure may not be able to make a visit to the doctor every day to keep check of their blood pressure readings or know for a fact if the medicines prescribed are…
Regular maintenance and service are constantly required to keep your mobility scooters running without wearing out the motors or the battery. Seniors who have restricted movements are dependent on these mobility scooters, and learning how to maintain them is also…
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,…
Why Buy a Power Scooter? A power scooter is one type of electric equipment or an electric vehicle which is usually used by the older people. The elderly have trouble getting by their daily lives, and they cannot walk for…
Keeping track of blood pressure of elderly people is essential to ensure that they are healthy and everything is under control, especially when one is diagnosed with hypertension. The traditional way of being able to check one’s blood pressure previously…