Worldwide there are 2.3 million people diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It is estimated 1 million of these people are in the United States.1 MS is an immune-mediated disease (IMID), that results from the immune system overreacting and attacking the myelin of the central nervous system (CNS) which includes the brain, optic nerves, and spinal… Read More…
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Can I Live an Active Life with Osteoarthritis?
According to the CDC, one in four adults has doctor-diagnosed arthritis1 which is a blanket term used to refer to more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect the joints, the tissues surrounding the joints, and other connective tissue. The most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Both cause stiff and… Read More…
Arriving Home after a Stroke – Is your Home Ready?
Recovering from a stroke and returning to the daily activities of life varies with each case. Recovery can be as short as a few weeks or it can be years of physical, occupational, and speech therapies, to regain the use and strength of muscles, including those that impact speech, swallowing, and vision. The best way… Read More…
No Need to Adjust Who you Sleep with, Just How you Sleep Adjustable Bed vs. Hospital Bed
Has a person in your life started needing assistance getting in and out of bed? Whether a person is convalescing or is in a state of declining physical health an adjustable or hospital bed will make providing care and assisting with mobility much safer and easier. Adjustable Bed versus Hospital Bed? Hospital beds do not… Read More…
Hold on to your Safety and Independence with Grab Bars
For aging and disabled people, common everyday living activities in the home can be challenging. Grab bars provide security and facilitate movement for essential functions in the home. In 2019, over 4 million people over the age of 55 experienced unintentional falls that resulted in emergency room visits1 and over 80% of older adult falls… Read More…
Is a Ramp Right for You?
Has leaving your home to become a challenge because of the steps or slope of your property? Does using a walker, cane or other assisted mobility device make it difficult for you to use the walkway to your home? Do you have heart or breathing difficulties that impact your ability to climb steps? Are you… Read More…
Simple Steps for Keeping Seniors Safe on Stairs
Whether you are constructing, remodeling, or making modifications of stairs for an older adult, it is imperative that you take measures that will ensure the safe usage. As a person ages, their movements typically become hindered and their mobility starts to become limited. A simple task – such as maneuvering up and down stairs –… Read More…
Christmas Gift Ideas for Seniors That Value Their Health, Safety, and Independence
As Christmas draws near, many are struggling to think of the perfect gift for an aging parent, grandparent, or other loved older loved one. This is often a challenging endeavor because many of the seniors that we know and love often seem to have everything that they want and/or need. However, just as we are… Read More…
Ways to Motivate Passive-aggressive Employees
Leaders and managers often complain about their employees not being able to follow through after they agreed to a deadline or task. When dealing with these difficult employees, here are some things you can do to motivate such passive-aggressive type of workers. Remind your employees of the company goals. Use problem-solving statements. Encourage your employees… Read More…