Power Lift Chairs… Are they for me? How do they work?

Power Lift Chairs... Are they for me? How do they work?

How do power lift chairs work? Power lift chairs resemble a typical recliner but are a piece of medical equipment made to assist people with mobility challenges. A lift chair differs from a standard recliner in that it has a lifting system that tilts the base and back of the chair forward to help the

Don’t Miss Out on Holiday Fun Because you use an Oxygen Concentrator

Don’t Miss Out on Holiday Fun Because you use an Oxygen Concentrator

Don’t miss any events with family and friends this holiday season due to the need to be close to your oxygen! A portable oxygen concentrator is a medical device that helps deliver oxygen therapy to people who have low levels of oxygen in their blood. Portable oxygen concentrators are smaller in size compared to home

How Older Adults Can Stay Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

How Older Adults Can Stay Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is stressful for people of any age. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. But these actions

No Doubt, It’s HOT! Hot Weather Safety for Older Adults

No Doubt, It's HOT! Hot Weather Safety for Older Adults

No doubt, it’s HOT… and very humid here in Florida. And too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you are older or have health problems. It is important to get relief from the heat quickly. If not, you might begin to feel confused or faint. Your heart could become

Dry Cough Remedies That You Can Make at Home

Dry Cough Remedies That You Can Make at Home

Cold weather can cause coughing and lead to dry, unproductive coughing fits. When store-bought remedies are ineffective, or not your first choice for cough relief, home remedies that present a more natural approach to dry cough care may be the answer. If you’re looking for alternative dry cough remedies, consider trying one of the following:

May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month-Take Action With Us!

Enjoying these sunny days?? Be aware- Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States! Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer. UV damage can also cause wrinkles and blotches or spots on your skin. The good news is that skin cancer can be prevented,