Is it Arthritis or Something Else?
Oh, those aching joints! So many older adults experience the pain, discomfort and stiffness that are the hallmark traits of arthritis, and assume it must be the culprit. But in reality, there are a number of conditions that mimic arthritis symptoms, but in many cases need to be treated differently in order to bring relief. […]
Learn How to Exercise in Spite of Arthritis from the New Hampton, NH Senior Care Experts
For older adults managing the challenges of arthritis, the last thing they feel like doing is getting up and exercising. And yet, it’s crucially important for those with arthritis to keep physically active to keep the disease from progressing and to boost joint functionality. The key is determining the proper degree and form of exercise […]
Reconsidering Joint Replacement for Arthritis
May is Arthritis Awareness Month. If you are one of the nearly 50 million U.S. adults suffering from arthritis (1 in 5 report a diagnosis of either osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia), you know firsthand the associated daily struggles with joint pain and restricted mobility. You long for relief, but what will work? […]
A Simple, Non-Medical Way to Ease the Pain of Osteoarthritis
Think exercise is harmful to people with arthritis? In fact, when done properly, regular and moderate exercise can actually help alleviate some of the pain associated with arthritis. Here are some other ways exercise can help older adults with osteoarthritis: Exercise: Keeps joints lubricated Reduces joint stiffness Builds strong muscle around the joints Increases flexibility […]
Osteoarthritis 101: Learn the Basics
Arthritis doesn’t only happen to the elderly. It is true that as one ages, the prevalence of osteoarthritis increases, but that doesn’t mean arthritis strikes only the elderly. Inflammatory arthritis, which occurs because it runs in one’s family, is most common in middle age, occurring after age 45. Here are some more basics about osteoarthritis: […]
Live Free Home Health Care Helps MS Through Whole-Person Centered Care
Many individuals living with multiple sclerosis depend on some level of assistance for their activities of daily living. A few hours a day of practical assistance from a professional caregiver who is trained in MS care can save energy sources from being drained. Nourishing a person’s mind, body and spirit are essential when helping a […]
Moving less can protect you from arthritis pain. Wrong!
Exercise keeps joints lubricated, and when done properly, can actually help alleviate some of the pain associated with arthritis. Exercise reduces joint pain and stiffness, builds strong muscle around the joints, and increases flexibility and endurance. It reduces inflammation from arthritis and related conditions and lowers the risk of other chronic conditions. Need another reason […]
Tips to manage osteoarthritis pain
Did you know that there are a lot of ways to help manage the pain of osteoarthritis, and it doesn’t have to be about popping pills constantly to numb the pain? Don’t get me wrong. There are certainly times when medications are helpful and necessary; but there are also many alternative pain management methods that […]
There’s No Need to Suffer in Silence
I recently read about a nationwide telephone survey by Gaeta that I thought showed some stunning results: nearly one in five (19%) persons surveyed had chronic pain like that caused by arthritis. Yet nearly half said they didn’t know what caused their pain. Contrary to popular belief, joint pain is not inevitable with age, and […]