Joint Pain in the Elderly

We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ best tips and suggestions for medications used to manage arthritis pain.

A personal story about knee replacement surgery, the rehabilitation process, and the decision to have the other knee done.

Seniors suffer daily with pain and disability from arthritis. Rest, exercise, eating a healthy, well-balanced diet, and learning the right way to use and protect the joints are key to living with any kind of arthritis.

A broken hip, hip injury or hip replacement in the elderly can be very painful and problematic. Both occupational therapy and physical therapy services will likely be necessary to reduce pain, maximize mobility and improve quality of life.

Arthritis is a painful condition that affects millions of people, and the chances for developing it increase with age. Arthritis can attack joints in almost any part of the body. Here are the warning signs and types of arthritis.

A physical therapist’s goal is to help their patients recover from injuries or surgery and improve their functional mobility. But for older adults, some treatments can be ineffective and even hinder the rehabilitation process.

Seniors who undergo an intensive rehabilitation following knee or hip replacement surgery may experience a three-fold increase in their mobility.

The number of seniors getting total knee replacements has risen by more than 161 percent. The dramatic spike in demand for new knees is primarily being fueled by a growing elderly population that wishes to remain active in their later years.

Exercise is important for seniors, but what do you do when joint pain gets in the way? These eight tips will help make working out more bearable for people with arthritis.

Water-based workouts are an excellent form of exercise that is easy on older adults’ backs and joints, but there’s more to water walking and swimming laps than just physical benefits.

You've found a surgeon you trust, scheduled the procedure, and figured out which senior rehabilitation center your loved one will be staying in, but are you prepared for what comes after the surgery?

The buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints causes a form of arthritis known as gout. It’s important to understand the causes and symptoms of gout to ensure seniors receive prompt treatment and avoid permanent joint damage.

Arthritis, poor circulation, neuropathy, gout and plantar fasciitis can cause seniors to experience foot pain and discomfort. Experienced caregivers share their tips for managing foot pain, which can improve a senior’s mobility and quality of life.

The AgingCare.com forum is filled with people coming together to share valuable information. We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ suggestions for devices to help a senior get around safely with as little discomfort as possible.

The AgingCare.com forum is filled with people coming together to share valuable information. We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ best suggestions for using diet and physical activity to alleviate joint pain and stiffness.

Considering joint replacement therapy? We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ thoughts on and personal experiences with knee and hip replacement surgeries.

The AgingCare.com forum is filled with people coming together to share valuable information. We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ best suggestions for non-pharmaceutical methods for relieving joint pain.

A new Medicare rankings report shows which hospitals perform better knee and hip replacement surgeries.

Physical therapy can provide effective arthritis pain relief and arthritis joint protection.

There are hundreds of magnetic therapy products on the market, but do they work for arthritis pain?