Assistive devices are designed to help a person with a specific condition in their everyday lives. With osteoporosis, many of these are safety devices that are intended to limit the possibility of falls and injuries. Mobility aids are helpful for osteoporosis patients who have already sustained fractures and need assistance for support and stability. It […]
Osteoporosis patients are at high risk of fractures due to the weakening of the bones in this disease. Most osteoporosis patients are elderly and the most common means by which fractures arise is with falls. Poor balance and stability with age and chronic disease is one of the main reasons why the elderly are prone […]
The elderly are prone to various conditions which may affect the ability to control bodily functions like urination and defecation. This can lead to embarrassing and uncomfortable situations both for the senior and caregivers. An adult diaper for elderly can help in these instances by providing a convenient means to prevent soiling of the clothes […]
What is the elderly mobility scale? The Elderly Mobility Scale (EMS) is a means to assess the functional ability of an elderly person, especially those who are frail, in terms of physical mobility. It is a standardized scale by which geriatric health care professionals, particularly physical therapists, can assess the physical ability of the elderly […]
Most senior citizens are quite capable of taking care of themselves, moving around independently and going about daily activities without the need of any assistance. However, situations sometimes arise where an elderly person may require regularly monitoring and assistance. It is not always possible for family member to be attending to the needs of older […]
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