Take matters into your own hands with the right portable ramp
Self Improvement is for Seniors Too: September is Self Improvement Month
September is designated as Self-Improvement Month. It is the perfect time to reflect on necessary changes and set new goals.
Living With Arthritis
Products and ideas to help make living with Arthritis a little easier…
Living with arthritis can present a wide array of challenges. Some of these challenges may be temporary, following surgery or during periods of flare-ups. Some of these challenges may be life long. Arthritis can create problems with mobility, range of motion, fine motor skills, and cause pain and fatigue that may affect the performance of daily tasks. While surgery, physical therapy and pain management may help some people with some of these issues, for the most part there is no way to remove the cause of the difficulty. Therefore, it is important for the person with arthritis to find solutions to some of these basic problems, and fortunately there are many products available that can help.
Autism Awareness Month : Check out intervention tools
Groom and dress independently this Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us here at The Wright Stuff!
The world of dating and romance is already a delicate art form even without the added stress of having a limited range of motion. Whether they are already settled and married or are still looking for that special someone, people with limited range of motion want to look their best when going on a date. However, difficulty with grooming and dressing present particular obstacles. Stop stressing, take a deep breath and consider what grooming and dressing aids could make your life easier and help you keep your sense of dignity.
Celebrate Low Vision Awareness Month 2025 with these items
Arthritis gloves give quick, easy relief compared to other methods
Partitioned plates enjoy deserved popularity
Five Things You May Know Not Know About Arthritic Aids
1. Arthritic Aids Are Not Just About Wheelchairs
In fact, arthritis is not just about discomfort associated with mobility. Persons with arthritis often have trouble with some daily tasks that seem commonplace: cooking and eating meals; bathing; grooming; and getting dressed. Arthritic aids not only ease the pain, but they allow persons with arthritis to join in with everyday activities enjoyed by other people who are not suffering from arthritis.
A Well-Stocked Kitchen for Arthritic Cooks
Most kitchens are packed with implements as big and weighty as cast-iron Dutch ovens and small appliances and as tiny as measuring spoons and grapefruit forks. Yet out of all of those hundreds of items, consider how few are appropriate for the arthritic cook.
Buy Big in America
When bathing and shampooing is impossible, consider No Rinse
Wheelchair Safety 101
The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Seniors
The Arthritic Person’s Essential Guide to Getting Ready Every Day
Everyone needs their personal space. While most people have a social side, there is a time and a place for strictly personal functions. A warm bath or shower. Or dressing in the morning. Or drying one's hair or clipping nails.
October is Physical Therapy Month
There are thousands of situations in which physical therapy is needed nationwide, from pre-existing conditions, progressive conditions, and accidents, physical therapists are a blessing in disguise. Physical therapy is one of those regular occurrences in recovery that’s underrated and overlooked. It’s a vital part to recovery and unfortunately, not everyone can receive it.
Overcoming Severe Weakness at Mealtime
Bed rails that are there only when you need them
Q: Is Arthritis Curable?
A: No. But Effective Treatment is Available.
In instances, it appears that some types of arthritis can be curable. Persons who develop a special type of arthritis caused by Lyme disease (which results from Lyme disease) may be cured by penicillin injections.
Myths and Facts About Arthritis Treatment Solutions
Visiting the Library--Independently
Seniors and others suffering from arthritis often find themselves housebound. If they are fortunate enough, they may have a good network of relatives or caregivers available to shuttle them to shops, restaurants, and doctor's appointments.
One Morning in the Life of an Arthritic Person
How Janice Went from Pain to Ease with Arthritic Aids
At one time, she could sleep until the sun rose high in the sky, but that was before. Now, it's early to bed and early to rise-and pain is her alarm clock. She could be anybody; we will call her Janice. What makes her different-she is an arthritic person.
Managing Dysphagia in Residents with Dementia
SKILLED INTERVENTION FOR A COMMON—AND TROUBLING—DISORDER
BY SUE CURFMAN, MA, CCC
Source of article: Nursing Homes/Long Term Care Management
Adapted with permission from an original article published at www.speechpathology.com.
Research and statistics clearly indicate that dehydration and malnutrition are prevalent and serious concerns with skilled nursing facility (SNF) residents. Studies indicate that 54% of all newly admitted SNF residents are malnourished; the prevalence of malnourished elderly in SNFs has been reported to range from 20 to 87%. In addition, 60% of all residents experience an initial weight loss following admission.
How to Make Gardening with a Disability Easier
Protect yourself from stains during home activities
We know the feeling. It seems like your home is in a mess and that no matter what you do, it doesn’t stay clean.
We say, don’t worry. While it is healthy to have a basic standard of house cleanliness, the fact is that homes are not supposed to be all that clean, after all. The home is our sacred space filled with family, friends, fun activities and precious memories.
