Living With Arthritis: A Guide for Seniors

Edmonton Senior Health  |  March 23, 2020

What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Living With Arthritis

Living With Arthritis | Arthritis is a general term to describe any of the 100+ conditions and illnesses affecting the joints. One in five adults live with arthritis and most of them are seniors.

Arthritis can severely jeopardize a person’s independence and ability to perform tasks, from simple daily routines to more complex activities. However, arthritis can be controlled with management strategies that allow the patient to lead a normal, happy life.

Living With Arthritis: What Are the Symptoms of Arthritis?

The most common signs of arthritis include joint redness, swelling, warmth, stiffness, and pain, often accompanied by difficulty with movement. Most people know that arthritis affects the hands and feet, but it can develop in any joint in the body. 

How Is Arthritis Diagnosed?

Many conditions fall under arthritis so, it is imperative to diagnose the exact illness. Doctors perform physical exams, examine medical histories, and order blood tests and imaging. As of yet, there is no known cure for arthritis. However, it can be successfully managed.

How Is Arthritis Managed?

Arthritis can be managed through physician-recommended strategies that decrease or increase physical activity and lifestyle changes. Seniors may need to stop or limit some activities engage in exercise regimes and complete therapies suggested by their physicians. 

Sitting or working in the same position for prolonged periods worsens arthritis. Seniors may need frequent breaks to move and stretch. Before making any changes to physical activity levels, it is vital to consult with a professional.

As excess weight strains the joints, older adults with arthritis may need to alter their diet and lose some weight.

Finally, older adults and caregivers need to educate themselves on arthritis and build an adequate strategy for managing the condition.

Comfort Keepers® in Edmonton Can Help with In-Home Elder Care for Seniors Living with Arthritis

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with retirement care, 24-hour care, respite care, senior care, companionship care, end-of-life care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, senior living transition services, and much more! 

Comfort Keepers provide a happy and healthy home for seniors. Our trained caregivers provide the highest quality of life possible.

Companionship Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses companionship, safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Moreover, our trained caregivers are selected with one specific quality: empathy. Empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our client’s exact needs. 

Living with Arthritis and Home Care Edmonton

To learn more about senior care in Edmonton, contact the Comfort Keepers® office to discuss our unique service offering. If you live in Devon, Edmonton, Sherwood Park, or Stony Plain and surrounding areas, contact Comfort Keepers at 780-465-4665.

Is Invoicing Modelling and Client Direct Home Care the Right Option for You?

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is an Approved Service Provider for the Client Directed Homecare Invoicing (CDHCI) Program Offered by Alberta Health Services. Read more about the program HERE.

Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is here to help you and your loved ones get the best care possible. Recently awarded the “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” seal by Accreditation Canada, our Edmonton location has achieved the highest available certification in Canada for Home Care services, clearly demonstrating Comfort Keepers’ commitment to offering safe, high-quality home care to its senior clients in Edmonton.

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