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Sitting and standing from a seated position are things most people take for granted, but if you experience joint pain, stiffness, or the inability to balance yourself in an upright position, sitting down and standing up can be challenging. To make life easier for people who experience these conditions, lift chairs are available to be used at home. A lift chair is similar to a traditional recliner, but instead of sitting down on the seat and then standing again to get up, a lift chair…

Mammograms are used across the world to screen women for diseases of the breast. More specifically, a mammogram can be used to look for signs of breast cancer. While each woman’s schedule differs based on medical need, mammograms are generally recommended annually for women over the age of 40. Early detection is one of the leading factors in the successful treatment of breast cancer, and some women are at a greater risk of developing breast cancer, including those who have a family history of the…

Staying in shape through regular exercise can be tough, especially as you age. Everything from busy schedules to aches and pains can interfere with the ability to take care of your body, and unfortunately, seniors often find that it gets harder to stay in a routine when it comes to exercise. Thankfully, programs like SilverSneakers are available to assist seniors with reaching their fitness goals. What is SilverSneakers? SilverSneakers is an exercise program designed specifically for seniors, and it has been helping seniors since 1992….

Your skin is not only your largest organ, but it also serves as one of the primary pathways through which germs and toxins can enter the body. Thankfully, healthy skin serves as a barrier to prevent infections and other medical threats, but unhealthy skin can allow contaminants to enter the body and cause serious harm. As a result, taking care of your skin is of the utmost importance at any age, but it becomes particularly important as you grow older. The body’s skin changes over…

If you’re experiencing difficulties with mobility or balance, but you want to be able to take a bath by yourself safely, using a shower chair can help.   Shower chairs are specially designed seats made for use in bathtubs and showers. They are generally made from heavy-duty plastic with metal, rubber-capped legs that offer a stable, non-slip seat to support you while bathing.  There are many different types of shower chairs, from folding stools to sit on while showering, to special transfer benches that are ideal…

Getting the flu shot will help protect you from acquiring influenza. Influenza is an infection that affects the respiratory system. Flu symptoms include things such as high fevers, coughing, sore throat, chills, muscle aches, lethargy, or headaches. People who are at high risk for more severe complications include the elderly, as well as those with complex, chronic, medical conditions, pregnant women, infants, weakened immune systems, or those that have a high BMI. The influenza vaccine can be administered in a couple of different ways. It…

Planning ahead for medical expenses is smart, but you can’t always predict when a medical emergency will strike or when a serious medical condition will sideline you for a long period of time. Long-term care planning is crucial to stave off high costs and the potential burden long-term care needs might place on loved ones, but many seniors wonder whether having Medicare alone is enough. Does Medicare cover long-term care? If it does, what services does it cover? What does Medicare cover for long-term care?…

No one expects a medical emergency, but thankfully, ambulance services are available in the United States to respond to medical emergencies and transport sick or injured people to the appropriate medical facilities. While it’s nice to have this option available, ambulance rides aren’t cheap. In fact, the average cost of an ambulance is around $1,500, but prices can reach even higher. Part of the cost involved in ambulance services is the actual transportation itself, but you may also receive treatment while being transported. Additionally, an…

These days, MRIs or Magnetic Resonance Imaging scans, are commonly used to help physicians make more accurate diagnoses. Your doctor can use an MRI to “see” inside your body, to view your organs or skeletal system without making an incision.  An MRI scan gives medical professionals the ability to diagnose many diseases and conditions such as: Brain disease, tumors, injury, dementia, stroke Injuries from falls or playing sports Musculoskeletal problems Ear, nose, and throat problems Soft tissue conditions Vascular abnormalities like aneurysm, etc. Spinal conditions…

Medical ailments come in many forms and can affect the whole person in many different ways. While you may think of only the physical changes that take place in the body when dealing with diseases like cancer, the mental, emotional and spiritual health aspects of suffering from a complex disease can be difficult to face as well. Palliative care is designed to be a treatment option that combines physical, mental, emotional and spiritual support for people who are facing serious and complex disease. This type…