Arthritis can be a very serious disease, which has a number of symptoms, chiefly pain. Arthritis pain can have an impact on many activities in the home, including work, cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry. Since using medication is often not the best choice, part of a successful arthritis treatment plan should involve finding ways of making life easier around the home. Continue reading →

There are over a hundred types of arthritis and they can affect the body in a number of, frequently, very different ways. As a result, the symptoms and the way they interfere with a persons life can vary greatly on a person-to-person and disease-to-disease basis. However, several different symptoms are consistent across almost all types of arthritis. This includes stiffness of the affected joint, swelling, inflammation, fatigue, and general feelings of discomfort, as well as, of course, pain. Pain, which is often the result of other symptoms, is common across all types of arthritis, although the severity can largely depend on the individual. Continue reading →

Among the elderly, arthritis is the most common disease that can affect mobility. There are many different types of arthritis, but a degenerative type of arthritis called osteoarthritis is the most common. While scientists have spent a great deal of time and money researching arthritis and its causes, much of the disease still remains a mystery. For the most part, the exact causes of the disease are not known, however a number of specific risk factors have been found. Obesity is one of the largest factors that increases the risk for degenerative arthritis, but many other things can also play a role. Continue reading →

Having a working understanding of the differences between RA, or Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Osteoarthritis is important, as these are the most common type of elderly arthritis. They share some similarities in regards to symptoms and the effects on the daily life of the senior, however they are two different diseases that affect the body in different manners. Continue reading →

Arthritis is a disease that can affect those of all ages, not just the elderly. Even though there are more than a hundred different types of arthritis, many of these are not very common and risk factors like injury and occupation remain some of the leading risk factors of arthritis. However, general health and lifestyle also plays an important role. It is important to understand the risk factors of arthritis, to better prevent the disease. Continue reading →