Steps to Manage Arthritis in Seniors

Arthritis is a term often used to mean any disorder that affects joints. Symptoms generally include joint pain and stiffness along with redness, warmth, swelling and decreased movement. We often hear our beloved seniors complaining about joint pains which are mainly caused due to arthritis.

Today, let us have a close look at some of the steps to manage arthritis in senior people

♦   It is necessary for our beloved seniors that they maintain healthy body weight as extra pounds put pressure on weight-bearing joints like knees, hips etc. resulting in arthritis.

♦   Physiotherapy can help in reducing arthritis pain to a large extent.  Elder Care Services in Kolkata provide physiotherapy services at the convenience of your home. Moreover, they use modern techniques like “ultrasound and electric stimulation” that help in reducing arthritis pain and providing much-needed comfort to your loved ones.

♦   High Blood sugar often stiffens the tissue that supports joints of a body resulting in pain and stress. Senior people must monitor their sugar level from time to time and consult a doctor immediately if they notice some abnormality in their health or test reports.

♦   Regular movement of the body for at least 30 minutes will help to strengthen the muscles that support the knees and hips thereby reducing the chance of having arthritis. Walking or swimming is considered good to prevent arthritis. Encourage your loved ones for a pleasant morning and evening walks to keep their muscles strong.

♦   Meditation and other relaxation techniques help to reduce arthritis pain by lowering the stress level and enabling your beloved seniors to cope up with arthritis pain and inflammation.

♦   Regular gentle stretching can improve the senior’s range of motion. They should make a habit to stretch their body gently daily for at least 10-15 minutes.

♦   Heat and cold treatments can help relieve arthritis pain and inflammation. A long warm shower in the morning helps to ease the stiffness of the joints. Wrapping a pack of ice or a bag of frozen vegetables in a towel and applying it to the painful joints helps in quick relief. Ice should never be applied directly to the skin.

♦   Senior people should consume fish that are high in Omega- 3s, like salmon, trout and mackerel that will help in preventing arthritis. Additionally, a diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables as a plant-based diet provides antioxidants, which are known for reducing inflammation.?

These are some of the important steps to manage arthritis that our beloved seniors can implement in their real-life to keep themselves healthy and comfortable.