For seniors with arthritis, participating in joint-friendly physical activity can improve pain, function, mood, and quality of life. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, here’s a look at how to increase physical activity safely. Why is physical activity important for people with arthritis? If you have arthritis, participating in joint-friendly physical activity can …
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May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. According to SeniorLiving.org, Arthritis is extremely common among seniors with nearly half of people age 65 and older suffering from some type of arthritis pain. Here’s a look at the types of arthritis, signs, and treatments. The tricky thing about arthritis is that it can attack almost any part …
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While there’s no single diet to follow for arthritis, including anti-inflammatory foods in a senior’s diet can help restore the body’s natural defenses. Here’s a look at the foods to avoid: Fried and processed AGEs Sugars and refined carbs Dairy Alcohol and tobacco Salt and preservatives Corn oil Bottom line Inflammatory foods “Arthritis” is a …
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Advice for families and caregivers Arthritis means joint inflammation and refers to over 100 different diseases of the joints. These diseases are chronic and cause swelling and sometimes pain and heat in the joints, resulting in reduced mobility. More than 50 percent of seniors 65 and older have one specific form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, in …
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May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. For seniors with arthritis, participating in low impact, joint-friendly activities can improve pain, mood, and quality of life. If you have arthritis, participating in joint-friendly physical activity can improve your arthritis pain, function, mood, and quality of life. Joint-friendly physical activities are low-impact, which means they put less stress …
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10 Effects Arthritis Has on Daily Living & Activities Arthritis can cause of number of physical limitations that make day-to-day activities difficult. This list from www.verywell.com includes the 10 most common limitations and ways to make life a little easier. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, arthritis, and other rheumatic conditions, are …
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Did you know that May is National Arthritis Awareness Month? This article provides an overview of the facts behind this condition that affects more than 50 million Americans. May is recognized each year as National Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is a disease that impacts more than 50 million Americans, making it the number one cause …
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