Summer time means more sunshine and a chance to spend more time outdoors. The increased moisture and heat in the air can however cause problems for hearing aids, which is why more vigilant maintenance and care is needed during the warmer months. Your hearing aid circuitry and battery are especially vulnerable to the elements, which is why the following tips could be helpful in protecting them from damage and ensuring they remain hygienic.
30 July 2015
Hearing problems can sneak up on a person. If your family member is living alone or isn't in contact often, you may not have realized that their hearing is going. Worse yet, they may not have realized it. Many people don't want to admit at first that they may be having issues with their hearing, as it can make them feel uncomfortable or vulnerable. For that reason, you might have to do a bit of sleuthing to determine whether your loved one really does need a hearing device.
16 July 2015
If your job has you sitting behind a desk and typing all day, you may find that your wrists get pretty stiff by the end of a shift. Simply "shaking it off" by flapping your hands around in the air only does so much to loosen them up and ease the pain. To truly prevent and ease soreness, try performing these three simple exercises intermittently throughout the workday. Exercise 1: Ball grabs.
13 July 2015
Do you have an elderly parent who has recently been prescribed an oxygen tank or an oxygen concentrator? While oxygen devices can provide a valuable service in helping your parent stay in their home, the devices also present some unique challenges. First, they heighten the risk of a fire. Any time there is a heightened level of oxygen in the air, the risk of fire usually increases. The devices also make your parents more dependent on electricity, as a power outage would likely shut down the concentrator or ventilator.
17 June 2015
If you have diabetes, then you should visit your doctor for regular eye exams to prevent complications. According to WebMD, diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults between the ages of 20 to 74. Diabetes alone will not keep you from wearing contacts, but there are some cases in which diabetics should not wear contacts. Read on to find out if you are one of the diabetics who can wear contacts.
3 June 2015
Taking care of your teeth gives you excellent digestive health and gives you the beautiful smile. Sometimes, a dental surgery is necessary in order for you to put your smile back in place after permanent damage. With this in mind, dental implants are one of the most useful surgeries that people receive to improve their oral health. Consider these the benefits you will receive after taking advantage of a dental implant surgery.
19 May 2015
One of the complications of losing a tooth is bone loss. When your tooth is intact, it constantly stimulates your jawbone when you chew. This keeps the bone strong and healthy. When the tooth is missing, there is no bone stimulation, so the bone gradually recedes. Bone loss could be a problem when you get an implant, because you need a certain amount of bone to hold the implant in place.
1 May 2015
Do you struggle with weight loss no matter what kind of diets you attempt? You may find more positive results if you consult with a physician at a weight loss clinic, as he or she may be put you on human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) drops and come up with a diet plan. Below, discover how visiting a weight loss clinic can help you shed pounds that are difficult to get rid of.
17 April 2015
If you need to rent a mobility scooter for your disabled loved one, then you must be wondering what the difference is between scooters with three or four wheels. You are right to question this because each type of scooter has their own advantages and disadvantages. Here are the main advantages and disadvantages of the three and four wheel types of scooter to assist you with renting the correct model for your loved one's lifestyle:
3 April 2015
If everything is blurry when you read a book, the newspaper, your favorite recipe, or a menu at restaurants, it is time for some glasses. You can purchase reading glasses at most drug stores. You can also purchase your glasses from an optometrist. Below are reasons why seeing a doctor is a better option for you. Get the Right Prescription When you walk into a drug store and look at the rack with the variety of reading glasses on it, you will notice there are numbers on them, such as +129 or -78.
24 March 2015
