For ages, cycling has and continues to be one of the most effective exercises for muscle and bone strengthening, improving cardiovascular health, enhancing joint mobility and overall body coordination. Cycling outdoor could have been easy and very much achievable during one’s youth but it certainly isn’t in the golden years. Beyond age 60 people tend … Read more5 Best Exercise Bikes for Seniors
Visiting a paid spa as often as one would love is not exactly cheap. It costs you money and valuable time. This is why people love the comfort and convenience that portable saunas have to offer. Beyond the normal benefits of a sauna, the portable versions as their name suggests, are portable and can be … Read more6 Best Portable Steam Saunas
Being bedridden and having life revolve around the bed, even during bathing and toileting, is an awful experience that some have to contend with in their golden years, when injured, or if they are suffering from terminal conditions like Parkinson’s disease, paralysis, or other disabilities. In such situations, the dire need to be mobile makes … Read more10 Best Reclining Shower Chairs with Wheels
Swimming pool lifts are a valuable investment in the lives of the disabled, the elderly, or people with limited mobility. This is because they enable the elderly and the disabled access to swimming pools and spas, same as others. It is also a great option for those intending to engage in aquatic therapy from the … Read more6 Best Swimming Pool Lifts for Elderly and Disabled
A massage table is a great one-time investment for the home user intending to have therapy sessions in the comfort of their home or for the professional masseuse who does house calls or works from a massage studio. For this reason, its purchase should be informed by a keen consideration of the following factors. Jump … Read more6 Best Massage Tables
Tai Chi also commonly referred to as ‘meditation in motion’ is a form of martial art first used in ancient China as a way of self-defense. Chi is a Chinese word meaning life force or life energy so typically, tai chi is an exercise meant to make positive energy flow through someone. This exercise involves … Read moreTai Chi for Seniors
Gurneys have often been considered to be mobility aids used in healthcare institutions. Today the functionality of gurneys extends to home use to move patients who require medical care. The standard gurney comes with an adjustable height, wheels, head or leg rest to offer optimal comfort making it a very convenient mobility aid around the … Read more6 Best Shower Gurney Beds for Elderly and Disabled
A study done by the University of North Carolina reveals that acute constipation is prevalent in seniors who are over 60 years of age. Symptoms are more common in 50% of those living in nursing homes. While most people shy off from openly talking about it, constipation is an issue that anyone will have to … Read moreConstipation in Elderly – Causes, Prevention, and Management Strategies
Age or a physical handicap can make it difficult to enter and exit a bathtub, rendering the person affected to be dependent on another person. However, with the introduction of bathroom lift chairs, now the patient can easily use a bath tub independently. Bathroom lift chairs come in a variety of styles and sizes, with … Read more6 Best Bathroom Lift Chairs 2018
The National Institute of Health estimates that over 5 million people in the U.S are affected by Alzheimer’s disease. In a different study by the National Institute of Aging, Alzheimer’s has been confirmed to be the sixth most fatal illness in America with women being more susceptible to the disease compared to their male counterparts. … Read moreHow to Talk to Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia