Posts

Showing posts from October, 2022

Arthritis Friendly Hobbies

Image
  Arthritis is a very common condition, particularly in adults over 65, with about 70 percent of the senior population showing signs of it on an X-ray. With arthritis comes pain and stiffness in the joints caused either by cartilage breakdown (osteoarthritis) or an immune system disorder ( rheumatoid arthritis ). The symptoms of joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and redness can range from mild to severe, and often get worse and spread over time. There is no cure for arthritis, so treatments tend to focus on reducing pain levels and preventing further joint damage read more here...

Senior Sleep Struggles

Image
  Sleep is crucial when it comes to physical and mental health at every age, but especially for older adults who may already be facing illness or other reductions in quality of life. A lack of sufficient sleep is not only indicative of potential health concerns, but may actually cause or increase the severity of certain illnesses or disorders read more here...