I can’t believe how much strength I have lost in my hands due to arthritis. Getting dressed with arthritic hands takes much longer, and I usually end up in pain for my efforts. It’s frustrating when you’re trying to get dressed, you have buttons in hard-to-reach places, and zipping up pants is just something […]
Home Fixes Your Joints Will Thank You For
Today’s post is “Home Fixes Your Joints Will Thank You For.” If you’re like me, you may be tired, and your joints feel like they’re on fire. Yes, technically, you should keep things tidy, but it is so easy to just sling clothes over a chair, kick carpet debris under the bed, and pile dishes […]
Use Affirmations for Personal Growth
Have you ever felt stuck in life and wondered what to do? I sure have. I became a widow at age 48, and even though my husband Frank had cancer and his death was expected, it still hit me hard. I have lost jobs, been evicted, had a large benign tumor removed, and now, at […]
Fall Prevention for Seniors
In 2018, 27.5% of adults aged ≥65 years reported at least one fall in the past year (35.6 million falls), and 10.2% reported a fall-related injury (8.4 million fall-related injuries). From 2012 to 2016, the percentage of these adults who reported a fall increased, and from 2016 to 2018, the rate decreased. According to the […]
What to Look for in Arthritis-Friendly Bras
Why is it so hard for women with arthritis pain to find a bra that fits their needs? Wearing a bra is never fun for me, and I get poked by underwires, have cuts on my back where the bra is too loose and slips up and down, or the cup is too […]
Hand Therapy Complete Exercise Kit Review
For years my hand arthritis pain has been getting worse and now I have a trigger thumb on my left hand. My grip strength is practically non-existent and getting jar lids off is a real pain in the rear. My doctor thought occupational therapy would help so I tried that for a while. There was […]
Six Stress Ball Benefits for Stiff Hands
There is no shortage of things to be stressed about. Paying high prices, losing a job, coping with chronic arthritis pain, and the list goes on. How do you cope with stress? You can punch a punching bag, overeat, or let your temper get the best of you. Why not manage your stress more healthily […]
Use Anti-Fatigue Mats for Arthritis Pain
I have a herniated disk in my back, which is annoying because I have to stand for a while and then sit for a while. I can change positions every 15 to 20 minutes. I noticed that not only was my back hurting, but my hips, legs, and feet felt like they were on fire. […]
How to Trim Nails with Arthritis
How to Trim Nails with Arthritis When I was younger, I used to bite my fingernails. I bought a hypnosis download, and now I don’t bite my fingernails, but I don’t like long nails either. No pedicure, no fancy nail polish, I was never interested in those things. I have had the hardest time cutting […]
Six Easy Ways to Reduce Arthritis Neck Pain
I started having neck pain when I was 58. Now, it is almost 12 years later, and I need to find some new ways to cope. My doctor is familiar with my pain history and has prescribed anti-depressants used as painkillers, anti-histamines, and Gabapentin to take care of nerve pain. Believe it or not, […]
