Diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and other conditions can be a nightmare to navigate, especially as you age. Here’s how you can support your loved one through it.
Over 32 million seniors live with osteoarthritis, a degenerative “wear-and-tear” joint disease that may come about due to the aging process. If you are currently looking after aging loved one who’s dealing with osteoarthritis, here’s how to help them enjoy a higher quality of life.
Working out regularly benefits elderly participants in many ways, and most seniors who exercise enjoy healthier, more independent lives as a result. But many seniors can’t engage in rigorous, high-impact forms of exercise because of the stress it places on weakened bones, arthritic joints and tired muscles. That’s why scores of elderly Americans are now using water aerobics as a low-impact alternative to traditional workouts
Over time, dealing with arthritis can make a senior feel stressed, sad, angry, anxious and depressed. As a result, arthritis disrupts the daily activities of many seniors, while for others it eventually threatens their ability to continue aging in place. Fortunately, there are several reliable ways to help seniors effectively deal with arthritis, starting with these 5.
