Shop Arthritis Aids By the year 2040, an estimated 78.4 million adults will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to a study by the CDC. Modern medicine has progressed exponentially in helping us treat arthritis, a joint disease that affects the way we go through our daily lives yet unfortunately has no cure. Luckily, there [...]
Growing older can have both a positive and negative impact on a person’s life. While you might be smarter, wiser and happier, you may eventually notice your skin, bones, and brain are starting to age, which could catch you by surprise. If you want to ensure you don’t experience the downsides of growing older, you [...]
When life throws you an unexpected curveball, it can take a minute to catch your breath. Nothing catches us off guard and disrupts our life and routines quite like health issues, especially when that concern involves becoming a caregiver for a family member or loved one. With nearly 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, it’s [...]
The out-of-pocket costs of medical care, from appointments to products to medication, can add up alarmingly fast. Even those who have health insurance still need to pay out of pocket, and as such must deal with unpredictable bills in their daily life. Reducing these medical costs is critical, and it can be done. From comparing [...]
As you grow older, things start to change. You’ve retired and left your fast-paced work life behind you. Perhaps your family home is too large, or the payments on your mortgage are higher than you had expected them to be. Things that you could have done easily 10 years ago are becoming more difficult, and [...]
Buying a new bed is a daunting project no matter who you are. In recent years, the mattress industry has flooded the market with options, ranging from super-extra-deluxe-plush to budget-mattress-in-a-box. Sifting through your options is no longer as simple as driving around town and testing beds all day. Traditional mattress stores are no longer the [...]
Getting access to routine dental care is often difficult for seniors. Medicare for those 65 and older doesn’t cover regular dental care, and Medicaid is limited in some states. Many seniors lose their dental coverage upon retirement. Paying out of pocket for trips to the dentist is often difficult for low-income seniors. Yet, it’s vitally [...]
What is Bariatric Equipment? Bariatric equipment refers to medical equipment that is designed with heavier weight capacities, higher durability and in larger sizes than standard. Although there isn't any specific weight that makes a person considered obese, since obesity is a term that is relative to a person's BMI, products that are built to support [...]
Aging family members face unique healthcare challenges and emotional journeys as their needs change. Over time, preventative medical care becomes more difficult and more vital to their quality of life. In addition to that, many elderly people begin to suffer from mental illness in addition to the emotional strain of aging. No matter how your [...]
However much you love your family, being the primary caregiver for an elderly relative can put a strain on you emotionally, financially and physically. There comes a time for every person looking after a parent or grandparent when additional care seems like the best option, but what do you do when this time comes? Many [...]
