After breaking 7 bones in his foot, Derek Williams needed a mobility aid that would make everyday life easier and enable him to keep rocking as a stage-performing musician. Thanks to a friend, he found the Nitro rollator. Derek shares his experience and how the Nitro helped him before and after major foot surgery. Breaking 7 bones in my foot It was…
Chair exercises are perfect for seniors with limited mobility Seniors who can’t easily move around or are frail still benefit from regular exercise. The important thing is to find exercises they can do safely. That’s why chair exercises work so well. Seniors stay seated in a sturdy, non-slip chair while exercising. They’re ideal for people who are at high risk of falls,…
Seniors with limited mobility are at serious risk for bed sores (pressure sores). Spending a significant amount of time sitting or lying down without changing position can lead to these potentially life-threatening wounds. Vive Health explains why bed sores are so deadly, causes, stages, and how to detect them before serious damage is done. If you are caring for an older adult…
For some older adults, the daily task of getting dressed can become difficult, painful, or impossible to do independently. Joe & Bella explains the helpful features of adaptive clothing, what features to look for, and sizing and fit considerations. How to find the best fit adaptive clothing for your older adult As we age, our bodies change, and sometimes, simple daily tasks…
Many older adults live with chronic conditions or age-related changes that make everyday activities like getting dressed difficult, painful, or impossible to do independently. Joe & Bella shares 3 ways that adaptive clothing for seniors improves quality of life. Adaptive clothing is designed for comfort and ease of dressing With age, mobility and comfort become increasingly important when it comes to getting…
Seniors with limited mobility are at risk of developing painful bed sores (aka pressure sores). Sitting or lying in the same position for long periods of time can cause these potentially life-threatening sores to form on their body. Since bed sores prevention is far easier than healing them, Vive Health shares 3 tips for preventing sores from developing and also explain 2…
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