Continuing our series regarding
“Arthritis Tips for Daily Living,” Dr. Hulon Crayton is always looking
for ways to ease the pain for his patients associated with the simplest of
daily tasks. The Arthritis and Infusion Center found an article in Significant Living magazine by Dr. Rick Caracciolo, and have adapted a list of his
suggestions regarding things to keep in mind around the BEDROOM/DRESSING:
- Rather than having to pick up laundry, use a wheeled cart to push the dirty clothes to the washer/dryer.
- When you are dressing, sit down as much as possible.
- There are numerous aids to assist you in dressing – for instance, zipper pulls or sock aids. (Just Google “Items for senior citizens” and you will find many sites that offer simple solutions to life’s daily challenges as you age.)
- It should go without saying that non-skid mats should be used not only in the bedroom, but all through the house. (The use of throw rugs should be discouraged around senior citizens.)
- Just as in the bathroom, bed rails will assist you in sleeping more securely and rising in the morning.
- Wear clothes that are wrinkle-free so you do not have to iron.
You may find
other information that’s helpful from the National Institutes of Health or
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition, you may want to consider a
subscription to Arthritis Today magazine, which
covers other helpful hints to ease the pain of day-to-day living.
However, it’s
vital that you find a doctor who really
listens to you. Dr. Hulon Crayton has garnered a reputation for not only listening to his
patients, but working in tandem with them to develop the most effective
treatment plan available. Call us today
to see how The Arthritis & Infusion Center can help make your life easier and
more pain free!
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