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Overbed tables may be more of a necessity than a luxury for seniors who spend much time in bed. Aging can come with various health issues that might cause an individual to be restricted to their bed. Some health issues include arthritis, knee pain, stroke, dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, or surgery. It’s easier to enjoy

As people age, health problems get more severe, and the recovery process becomes longer. Walking around becomes difficult to impossible for the old with severe illness or after extensive surgery. Accidents resulting in a severe injury might lead to months of immobility and discomfort. The luxury of moving around is hindered for such adults. Therefore,

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Many factors cause urinary incontinence, or the inability to control one’s bladder, which is common among the elderly, resulting from diabetes, certain drugs, menopause, or an enlarged prostate. According to the National Association for Continence, more than 25 million individuals in the United States have bladder leakage daily. Incontinence is a source of shame for

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When dexterity becomes a challenge, daily tasks such as tying one’s shoes can become an impossible task. Coupled with mobility issues of not being able to bend over for an extended period, finding an alternative best shoe option can be easy on a daily struggle. It’s not going to be simple to choose the most

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Everyone is familiar with what diapers are, but people usually associate them with babies. Diapers, however, aren’t just for babies. Adult diapers come in various styles and sizes, and they are available in a variety of colors. An adult diaper can also be termed as “briefs” or “incontinence products.” Incontinence supplies can be of two

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Whether it’s a chronic illness, a spinal cord injury, or chronic pain, there are a number of reasons an older adult might be placed on bedrest. Anyone can be advised to stay on strict bed rest for different reasons. For example, during a high-risk pregnancy, many health care professionals often advise patients to remain on

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Importance of Walkers in Improving Quality of Life A walker is an assistive device designed to assist people with balance or stability issues. A walker can also help people recovering from orthopedic surgery who cannot bear total weight on one or both legs. Walkers offer more support than a single cane because they have more