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Modern life can be a literal pain in the neck—not to mention the back, the shoulders, and every other body part. The stress of everyday life can take its toll on our muscle tissue at any age. Visiting a massage therapist is a great way to relieve the stress, but it’s not always practical or affordable to keep a regular appointment at the local spa. A massage chair, on the other hand, brings the spa into your home.

A patient lift is a device that helps caregivers at hospitals, nursing homes, and in private homes move those with limited mobility between beds and chairs or from a sitting position to a standing position. By giving a helping hand, patient lifts help reduce injuries to both patients and caregivers and provide smooth, comfortable transitions.

If you’re in the market for a patient lift for your facility or your home, this guide should help you choose the right one for your needs and the needs of person or people who trust you with their care.

When you’re shopping for wheelchairs online, you might encounter some confusing vocabulary. To help you make the right decision here’s what those terms mean and why they matter.

Chronic muscular pain is no fun. Whether you are experiencing muscle pain due to exercise, your job, an injury, or a medical condition, living with soreness and fatigue on a daily basis can have a negative effect on your physical and mental health.

Here’s the good news: There are many ways to reduce or eliminate chronic muscular pain in your legs, arms, and back. One of the simplest and most effective methods is to use a massage chair to stimulate circulation and alleviate muscle tension.

Wheelchair technology has advanced dramatically in recent decades, thanks to innovations in seat design, wheel materials, electric controls, and chair accessories. Seniors who rely on wheelchairs can move around more easily and securely than ever before. However, many seniors still find that their chairs are not as comfortable as they would like.

If you plan on staying in your own home during your golden years, it’s a good idea to check it thoroughly for risks to your health and safety. As you do, don’t forget the outside of your home. Maintaining the exterior of your home will keep you safe as you enter and exit and will allow you to take in beautiful summer evenings and crisp autumn days without worrying about falls or other ways of getting hurt.

As you go through your home, injury-proofing it room by room, don’t overlook your hallways and your stairs. These are high-traffic areas that often present challenges to a senior citizen’s mobility. By following a few simple guidelines, however, you’ll be able to make your stairs and hallways much safer and allow you to preserve your independence by staying in your own home.

What could be dangerous about your living room? We tend to think of our living rooms as safe spaces, and for the most part, they are, but, like your bathroom or your kitchen, there could be hidden risks. These living room safety tips should be followed at any age, but especially if you’re a senior citizen interested in maintaining your independence by remaining in your own home.

It’s easy to understand why your kitchen or your bathroom might be unsafe, with all their wet surfaces and sharp edges. But what about your bedroom? Surely, your cozy bedroom is the safest room in your house. Well, it might be, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways you can improve the safety of your bedroom.