Change position to ease arthritis
IF YOU have arthritis, it is very important that your favourite chair fits well and gives support in all the right places. A higher chair can make it easier to get up — and hand grips are helpful, too. Those made of wood that stick out a few inches are easy to grip, as this will allow you to wrap your fingers around the end. Make sure they are the right height, so that your shoulders are not hunched when sitting. For those who struggle with getting up, a riser chair might be the best choice. As with any chair, make sure the seat is just deep enough to fully support your thighs when you sit back. It’s also important that the backrest is a comfortable fit and high enough to support your back, shoulders and head. People with arthritis can benefit greatly from the versatility of a riser-recliner chair, enabling them to change their posture at the press of a button, but remain supported.
ENJOYING a good night’s sleep can be a problem. In fact, people with arthritis are almost three times as likely as others to report insomnia or excessive sleepiness after struggling all night to get comfortable. A bed that is adjustable could provide better support, improve your sleep and provide some relief from arthritic pain. At the press of a button, it can be adjusted to a number of different positions. Using simple and intuitive controls, you can manipulate the ends of the bed to elevate your upper body, legs or both. Not only that, but being able to raise yourself will make it easier to get in or out of bed, too.