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Educating Seniors To Make Informed Choices
Arthritis and sleep problems (insomnia) are two conditions that affect millions of people around the world. It is a condition that causes inflammation in the joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving. Insomnia, on the other hand, is a sleep disorder that makes it challenging to fall asleep, stay asleep, or get restful sleep. …
Sudden pain in your legs, calf muscles, or thighs are known as leg cramps. What is less well known are the causes of leg cramps at night while sleeping. Several factors contribute to these very painful cramps. This article discusses these causes, We highly encourage starting off with simple management techniques first for pain relief …
A simple remedy for tense muscles from sleeping in an awkward position or poor posture at the computer is the use of special pillows for neck pain. There are several orthopedic and non-orthopedic neck pillows to choose from. Usually, the best pillow for seniors is one that provides soft support for the head and neck …
As we grow older, the aging process involves the onset and progression of degenerative changes. There are several top rated orthopedic pillows for neck pain that can help alleviate the discomfort due to soreness in the neck and shoulders usually caused by sleeping with the neck in the wrong position. Researching and selecting the pillow …
With increasing age, leg cramps and seniors seem to go hand-in-hand with cramps tending to increase in frequency, with most of them occurring during the night while asleep. The use of knee pillows increases comfort and blood flow while lying down, and are especially beneficial for side sleepers although they may be used by both …
Leg cramps in seniors and in general may be caused by excess or a lack of exercise, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, blood circulation problems, dehydration or other medical conditions. Some people without these indications however still experience unexplained muscle cramps especially in the middle of the night while sleeping. Leg cramps and seniors seem to …
The reasons for leg cramps are sought by millions of people around the world who suffer from very painful cramps or spasms in the thigh, calf and foot. This often happens during the night but can also occur during the day because of exercise. Seniors are no exception. There are 10 causes of leg cramps …
Leg cramps and seniors appear to go hand-in-hand, and the cramps tend to increase in frequency with aging. They are usually quite painful involuntary contraction of a muscle or a group of muscles in the thighs, calves or feet. If this contraction occurs for longer than a few seconds, it moves from being a muscle …
Finding a weighted blanket review for a King-sized weighted blanket can be challenging. They are very few. It can also be tough when out searching for a King-sized weighted blanket because there are not as many of them as regular and smaller sizes. While there are very many weighted blankets on the market today, a …
If you are looking for a weighted blanket review on King sizes, you might have already discovered that they are hard to come by. Research for this article confirmed the paucity. Fewer brands carry the King size although there are several King sized weighted blankets that are popular purchases and highly rated. This write-up provides …
There are numerous weighted blankets on the market today. A weighted blanket review such as this article for the COMHO Premium size can be extremely useful. Such articles generally will provide additional and more detailed information that can help in decision-making when comparing different weighted blankets, especially between brands. If you are searching for a …
Weighted blankets are throws or comforters that provide the warmth and comfort of a hug by wrapping the body in a snug manner. Washable weighted blankets have an advantage of being easy to care for since they can be popped into the washing machine and dryer. However, this can come at a cost to your …
Many brands sell duvet covers for weighted blankets separately. Just as there is a throve of weighted blankets in the market, there are also just as many duvet covers for weighted blankets as well. It can be overwhelming to make a selection, as it is not as easy as one would like to imagine it. …
Are weighted blankets for seniors safe and are they really helpful for conditions such as insomnia? Restless sleepers know that the struggle they experience every night is not only real but also extremely frustrating. Keep in mind that the use of weighted blankets and different kinds of pillows are only two of various options to …
Arthritis and insomnia are a dangerous combination and generally go hand-in-hand like Siamese twins. If you have arthritis, you probably find that you have difficulty going to sleep. How can you go to sleep anyway when you are experiencing a throbbing or aching pain in your joints? The tossing and turning all night long prevents …
Many use the terminologies tired vs fatigue interchangeably, but do they mean the same thing? Increasingly more so, as a senior, you hear of the terms “being tired”, “fatigued”, “exhausted” or “lethargic”? Many wonder at the distinctions between them and whether there are differences. As we age, our energy levels and endurance gradually decrease, and …
