Living With Arthritis
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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.
Ask the Arthritis Supplies Expert
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Arthritis Putting Damper on Couple's Social Life
Question:
"My husband suffers from arthritis so badly that almost everything he does causes him pain and discomfort. You can imagine what this has done to our social life! We hardly go out anymore. The thing of it is, I think he really does want to go out. It's just the arthritis that's holding him back."
Fun and Games with Arthritic Aids?
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Too often, persons with arthritis view arthritic aids as being purely
functional, practical, and--let's face it--boring. It's all well and
good to have aids that help you easily turn on lights, move safely into
the bathtub, and button a blouse. But what about fun and pleasure? Does
arthritis mean sitting alone in a chair every night, reading old
magazines?
Is the Garden Off-Limits for Arthritic Persons?
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Not With Arthritic Gardening Aids
There are a host of adapted aids to help arthritic persons around the house. Many are familiar — from special kitchen aids like lipped plates to grooming and bathing aids such as elevated toilet seats and hand grips for the bathtub.
Mississippi Technology Awareness Conference
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The mission of Project START is to ensure the provision of appropriate
Technology-Related services for Mississippians with disabilities by
increasing the awareness of and access to Assistive Technology and by
helping the existing service systems to become more consumer responsive
so that all Mississippians with disabilities will receive appropriate
Technology-Related services and devices.
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Portland, Oregon
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At the MSSP, our sole purpose is to help improve the quality of life for
those living with MS, including family members and caregivers. We offer
a wide range of information to help those dealing with MS to understand
the disease. We provide referrals to a wide range of programs and
support, and our services are designed with the comfort, convenience and
relaxation of those with MS.
Gift ideas for celebrating the woman in your life
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The year 2014 is still young. It is the perfect time to jump ahead of
schedule and get gifts for the women in our lives, whether it’s for
Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, a birthday or anniversary.
Crutcheze Dealer
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We are pleased to welcome The Wright Stuff, Crutcheze new dealer in
Mississippi. The Wright Stuff was established by health care
professionals dedicated to providing health care products that make a
difference in the lives of their customers. They are located in Crystal
Springs, Mississippi with a worldwide customer reach through four online
stores each serving a particular healthcare specialty, which are
caregiver products, arthritis supplies, adaptive daily living aids and
mobility aids.
Weeding Out Pain
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Kate Lohnes April 27, 2007 - 4:02PM Imagine not being able to drive a
car, or pick up a pen, or pluck a weed from your garden. It sounds like a
nightmare, but for people with arthritis, it sometimes becomes their
reality. One of the many activities some people give up at the onset of
arthritis is gardening. The constant stooping, kneeling and gripping
oftentimes becomes difficult for different parts of the body, from hands
to knees to backs.
Daily living with urinary incontinence, lack of mobility
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Establishing a restroom routine is important for people with mobility impairments or people who have urinary incontinence.
Managing restroom needs can be difficult for these groups of people, especially in today’s hustle-bustle environment of meetings and long work weeks.
However, it is important for you to take care of your body. Not being able to go to the restroom when you need to can cause health problems and inconveniences.
Try a Wheelchair Umbrella this Umbrella Month
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With spring and the beautiful sun and showers it brings, what better
time to have a whole month dedicated to the great invention of the
umbrella? That’s right. March is umbrella month, and we are selling some
excellent products for you to tackle the sun and rain in style.
Take matters into your own hands with the right portable ramp
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People who rely on a wheelchair for their mobility face many obstacles
in society, but one that is particularly troublesome and limiting is the
wide presence of steps and curbs. Although the passage of the Americans
with Disabilities Act in 1990 has helped to cause buildings to be more
accessible, it is still not uncommon to come across entrances with no
ramps. The ADA is not always enforced, and small businesses, like
hole-in-the-wall restaurants, are often inaccessible. With our portable access ramps,
you can take the situation into your own hands and free yourself to go
anywhere without worrying as much about whether there will be a step to
overcome.
Summer reading made a breeze with these aids
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We wish all our patrons and friends a good summer and a fun break from
school and work. And for those who are retired, the summer is a good
break from the cold and a time to go outside, sit and smell the roses.
Summer Foot Care Tips for Seniors
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Your feet work hard to keep you going. And during hot summer days, they
can really take a beating. It’s especially important for seniors to take
care of their feet. We’ve put together some tips for keeping all ten
toes cool and clean during the hot summer months.
Stroke Smart
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Good Grips® eating utensils have large soft rubber handles to cushion your grip and are helpful for stroke survivors with limited hand mobility. The stainless steel utensils have an adjustable metal shaft that allows them to be twisted to an angle that is easy and comfortable to use.
Staying Comfortable During Breast Cancer Treatment
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month, many
people and organizations remind us of the importance of self-exams and
screenings to help detect breast cancer as early as possible. Breast
cancer is relatively common in women, as 1 in 8 will develop breast
cancer, according to Breastcancer.org. Consider the following statistics
from Breastcancer.org:
Prepare for spring garden greatness with these tools!
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Gardening Tools
Although Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog who predicts the coming
of spring each year according to legend, has declared six more weeks of
winter for 2014, the next gardening season will be here before you know
it. You only have a few more weeks left to get everything in order for
spring planting. Go ahead and check out our adaptive gardening tools that will make your planting much easier and more enjoyable. If you order now, you’re more likely to get your supplies in time!
Solving Problems Around the House for Seniors
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Around The House
Seniors face many obstacles in a world not necessarily designed for
them. And seniors encounter many of these challenges in their own homes!
Moving about from room to room, reaching for items high and low, and
spending some well-deserved relaxation time are just a few activities
that might seem easy to many people but that can present a challenge for
seniors. We’re going to take a crack at solving some of these problems
that seniors face around the house.
Seeking Solutions with Suzanne
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As we age, and the execution of things we once took for granted becomes
more difficult, the desire to maintain our independence becomes very
important. Needing assistance from others in order to perform simple,
everyday actions is not something we look forward to.
Sclerderma Voice
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Great Grips Faucet Grips make turning the water on and off an effortless task for people with scleroderma or arthritis. Each package contains two Great Grips Faucet Grips per package, one red and one blue. They're also a big help in eliminating confusion of which faucet is hot and cold water. The bright red and blue color-coded faucets provide a great visual cue.
National Scleroderma Awareness Month: Try different creams
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June is Scleroderma Awareness Month. Scleroderma is a little known
disease but is almost as common in the U.S. as muscular sclerosis.
Head to school with tablet holder, adaptive pens, scissors
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The month of August is here, which means it’s back to school time.
Whether you are a college student with a hectic schedule or a parent of a
child with special needs, we offer a range of tools to give a smooth
start to the semester.
Arthritis gloves give quick, easy relief compared to other methods
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Arthritis pain is one of the most annoying kinds of pain but also among
the most treatable by natural methods. While pills are often necessary
for relieving pain, there are many natural ways to treat pain symptoms
in order to reduce recourse to pills.
We have reachers for many occasions and uses
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From the dawn of civilization, sticks have been one of the most beloved tools of mankind. As Teddy Roosevelt used to say, "Speak softly and carry a big stick."
While we discourage violent force, we must admit sticks are useful for doing just about anything, including reaching objects and gaining leverage. Using one of our reachers are a little like having a good stick but with added state-of-the-art technology.
President’s Day recalls need for daily independence
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February is a very presidential month. Not only is it Presidents’ Day
today, February 17, but February 12 happens to be Abraham Lincoln’s
birthday. This American president, slain after leading the cause to end
slavery, has become a symbol of liberty and human rights not only for
the slaves of his time, but also for many groups since then who have had
to work hard to be included in society.