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Exercising With Arthritis
Millions of Americans suffer from various forms of arthritis, ranging from annoying joint pain to seriously debilitating forms of the disease, arthritis is an issue for aging Americans.When Charlie Jannings, MD, talks about the value of exercise, you have to take him seriously. After all, the man is a kickboxer. He's also the reigning male athlete of the year at the Big Sky State Games, an Olympic-style event that attracts thousands of Montanans of all ages: He won four gold medals in his age gr
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26th Jan 2024
How to Select the Caster Size for your Rolling Shower Chair
Rolling shower chairs come in a variety of types. One of the most important rolling shower chair decisions is the size and type of casters that come with that particular shower chair. There are several important questions that need to be answered if the right shower chair casters are going to be part of your purchase. The following are some important key factors that should go in to any purchasing decision. 1. Caster Size:
The size of the caster on the rollin
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26th Jan 2024
My Accessible Bathroom is Life-Changing
Source: quest.mda.org | Re-Post Careprodx 7/7/2016 - I never thought I would be so excited about getting a new toilet, sink and shower. But my new fully wheelchair-accessible bathroom has made such a difference in my life, my attitude and my outlook that I can truly say this makeover has been a life-changing event.More than 10 years ago, I received a diagnosis of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease). Over the years, I’ve gone from using a cane to a walker to a p
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26th Jan 2024
RX for the Caregiver
RX For The CaregiverBy Janet Listokin, M.A., C.T.R.S.Do caregivers experience physical and emotional stress? Do they have special needs, which are to be addressed so that they can perform effectively? Are there ways caregivers can, and must, take care of themselves? “Quality of Life,” most often, is discussed in terms of the individual requiring the care. However, it must also be experienced by the caregiver.There are many individuals who require care at home or in long-term facilities – chil
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26th Jan 2024
Shower Chair Technology Advancing
We all know that technology is advancing at an ever increasing rate. From smart phones to lung transplants, amazing things are happening everyday. As we age, it seems to get harder and harder to keep up. Technology advancement in durable home medical equipment is more subtle than a ten thousand inch smart TV, but nonetheless just as important as other advancing technologies. Today we will take a look at some of those advancements.The popularity of rolling shower ch
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26th Jan 2024