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How to Build Muscle After 50

Posted by Brandon Landgraf · March 20, 2023

Building muscle at an older age is possible, and studies say it's very beneficial to overall health.

This article covers everything you need to know to build muscle for better health.

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The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Incontinence

Posted by Brandon Landgraf · February 28, 2023

Urinating when you don't mean to is embarrassing for anyone, but it's actually a common issue. In fact, according to the American Urological Foundation, a quarter to a third of men and women in the U.S. -- millions of Americans -- struggle with urinary incontinence.

Urinary incontinence, or the involuntary leakage of urine, occurs when control over the urinary sphincter is weakened or lost. This isn't just a "normal part of aging"; it can be caused by various reasons and may be temporary depending on the cause. Treatment and management options are available.

If you think you may be experiencing urinary incontinence or know someone who is, it's best to talk to your doctor. But before you do, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know, including types of incontinence, incontinence causes and symptoms, and treatment & management options.

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The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Osteoporosis

Posted by Guest Writer · February 28, 2023

Osteoporosis is a common disease that affects an estimated 10.2 million adults in the United States. Also, about 44 million adults in the United States have low bone density and an increased risk of developing the disease.

Osteoporosis is serious and can be deadly, but in many cases, it is either manageable or preventable. So it’s important to be concerned about your bone health no matter what age you are.

In this article, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about osteoporosis, from what it is and what causes it to how it can be treated or prevented.

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The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Arthritis

Posted by Brandon Landgraf · February 28, 2023

From 2013 to 2015, about 22.7% of U.S. adults were diagnosed with some form of arthritis each year. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this number is projected to increase as the population grows and ages. The CDC predicts 78 million, or 26%, of U.S. adults will be diagnosed with arthritis by 2040.

Although so many people are and will be affected by arthritis, it is not commonly understood. It is often thought of as a disease only affecting older adults. Anyone of any age can have arthritis, and it is never too early or too late to learn about it. Luckily, you’ve come to the right place! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to better understand, watch out for, and manage arthritis.

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7 Common Aging in Place Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Posted by Brandon Landgraf · January 11, 2023

In today’s world, aging in place has become a significant priority for older adults. NCOA reported that nine in ten seniors intend to continue living in their current homes over the next 5-10 years. Many state reasons being they like where they live (85%), they have friends/family nearby (66%), and don’t want to deal with the hassle of moving (50%). Making the case for aging in place is relatively easy. Compared to assisted living, it’s easier, affordable, and much more comfortable.

However, aging in place does come with necessary changes. As we get older, our bodies and physical needs change. This requires us to make changes to our living situations. With these concerns, we reached out to Liz Barlow, President of the Aging Life Care Association, to get her input and guidance on common mistakes made and how to avoid them.

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The Ultimate Bathroom Safety Checklist

Posted by Brandon Landgraf · December 08, 2021

Because of its wet and dark nature, the bathroom is proven to be the most dangerous area in any home. To help prevent accidents and injury, we’ve broken down each bath safety aid by the area they help with, including balance, mobility, and accessibility. If you’re in the market for bathroom safety equipment, use this checklist to help guide your decision.

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Judith

It works well for my lower back pain. Easy to use.

Tens 7000

The pad holder holder worked out a lot better than a plastic bag.

Carex Classics bath transfer bench

The frame of the bench is adequately made and by itself will last forever. The seating panels will certainly not bear the rated weight of 300 lbs and will start sagging and cracking within days of at most 20 minutes of daily usage. That is happening even with my weight of about only 105 lbs. Carex needs to source a much stronger seat panels material and also sell them separately in 3 panel packs so the whole aluminum frame does not have to be disposed off as metal waste just because of insufficiently strong seating panels. The panels are a bit too short lengthwise that makes for a slightly insufficient seating area. There should be a larger gap between the panels so as to allow a length of the bottom of a shower curtain to be easly inserted/pulled down between them to form a waterproof barrier between the tub and the floor. That one feature is conspicuosly absent in the all plastic bench made by Carex. Surely you would not want water spilling all over a bathroom floor outside of the bathtub. The Cardinal Health ZCHSBH06 now the CBA50300 & the bench made by Body Med ZZRBEN01 are examples that address the shortcomings in the Carex Classics bench

Very pleased

Over the years I have had TENS sessions at physiotherapy and it was time to get my own machine, particularly for the onset of a back pain episode when no physio appointment was immediately available. I am very pleased with the TENS 7000.

Seat fasteners not sturdy

Seat is comfortable but the fasteners require constant tightening.

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