If you or your loved one is suffering from severe arthritis in the knees and hips, and standing up from a seated position has become virtually impossible, it may be time to consider a lift chair. A lift chair is a basic recliner that uses machine power to raise the seat to an … [Read more...] about Give Yourself a Lift
Soothe Your Soles
If difficulty walking is keeping you from certain activities, Bobbie Kayser, a physical therapist with Frazier Rehab, says the best first step is to check in with your physician. Whether you experience unsteadiness, weakness, or pain, Kayser says a doctor visit "will save a lot … [Read more...] about Soothe Your Soles
Finding Your Way Through Grief: What is Normal?
Disbelief and sadness are the two most common feelings associated with grief. Numbness or a dreamy sensation of shock may be your mind's way of protecting you from reality for a time. Sadness can be the lingering black-hole feeling in the pit of your stomach, and it may show … [Read more...] about Finding Your Way Through Grief: What is Normal?
Caregiver Circle: Tune Into Happiness
With many positive health benefits, music may be the best tool a caregiver can use. "Music has the ability to improve social interactions, enhance mood, increase communication in individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's as well as reduce anxiety and stress," says Elisabeth … [Read more...] about Caregiver Circle: Tune Into Happiness
A Tasty Lunch
Green Goddess Chicken SlidersAn at-home green feast could be just what the doctor ordered. What should be on the menu? Forget the green eggs and ham, these green goddess chicken sliders are a delicious way to still be somewhat healthy. If the weather allows, you can even break … [Read more...] about A Tasty Lunch