For millions of people, the painful effects of arthritis are a daily aggravation. The World Health Organization notes that osteoarthritis, a type arthritis that is particularly prevalent among seniors, is one of the more disabling diseases in developed countries. Conservative figures from the WHO estimate that almost ten percent of men, and …
Joint Replacement Surgery: Things You Should Know
Joint replacement surgery Surgery can be scary, but joint replacement surgery is routine. Hip and knee surgeries are often done because of osteoarthritis, when bone painfully rubs on bone. Your surgeon will replace some of the bone with metal, ceramic, and/or plastic so that bone will not rub on bone.1 Your involvement The more you involve …
Transition of Care From Hospital to Home – Infographic
The transition of care from hospital to home is vitally important to you or your loved one's health and wellbeing. In the medical world, such a transition is called a transitional care strategy. According to an article by Stephanie Rennke, MD and Sumant R. Ranji, MD, entitled, "Transitional Care Strategies From Hospital to Home, A Review for the …
Best Exercise for Seniors Over 65
The best exercise for seniors over 65 are ones that are low-impact, but they can be very rewarding. Getting regular exercise is an important part of staying healthy, and as you get older it may become more challenging to be as active as you were a couple of decades ago. Fortunately, there are a variety of exercise options for people of any …
The Top Ways Sensory Activities Can Benefit Older People
Sensory activities can improve the lives of older people in many ways. As we age it is common that one or more of our senses will decline which can impact on our quality of life. From the way we communicate to how much we enjoy doing things, our senses play a huge part. And, it is important that as we get older we find new ways to engage our …
How Seniors Can Achieve Better Sleep
As they grow older, it is not uncommon for people to start experiencing symptoms of insomnia or poor sleep. Interestingly, the inability to get a full night’s rest is one of the reasons why we always think of seniors as being early risers. It’s not that they don’t need as much sleep — they need the same seven to nine hours a night that younger …