Go Ernestine Go!
Picture Source: ABCNews.com Being active is an important part of aging and aging in place. Exercising improves health, strength, and reduces the likelihood of falls. Case in point, Ernestine Shepherd, a 73 year old grandmother, who would give anyone half her age a run for their money. Ernestine has been exercising for years and is [...]
Lamp Switch Enlargers
August 6, 2010 by admin
Filed under Technology in the suite
Picture Source: Arthritis Supplies.com People with limited grasps, such as people with arthritis, can struggle with everyday activities such as turning on a light switch. Lamp Switch enlargers can fit over most lamp switches and can make it easier to turn lamps on. They can be purchased online through stores such as Jansen Medical Supply [...]
A Matter of Balance Fall Prevention Program
The Aging Suite strives to provide people with information to help them age in place safely at home. In keeping with our previous discussions on fall prevention, this week we’re highlighting various fall A Matter of Balance, a unique and effective fall prevention program. A Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized fall prevention program [...]
Fight osteoarthritis, Psyching Yourself Up To Exercise
The following information is brought to you by The Arthritis Foundation The Arthritis Foundation offers an entire range of exercise programs to help you get started. You can choose from all-around gentle exercises that increase joint flexibility, range of motion and muscle strength or aquatics that allow you to exercise without putting excess strain on [...]
