Activities You Can Still Do With a Catheter
Posted On: August 31, 2022 by Eco Medical Equipment in: Exercise, Health
Living with a urinary catheter shouldn’t stop you from doing most of your usual day-to-day activities. Having a catheter can feel like it is going to change your entire life, but you can find a new normal and live a normal life with a catheter. Here are a few things that you are still able to do with a catheter that you may not know about.
1. Exercise Exercising often is essential...How to Stay Healthy and Fit as You Get Older
Posted On: August 17, 2022 by Eco Medical Equipment in: Active, Age, Exercise, Health
Aging comes with many challenges and the way to stay healthy and fit changes as you get older. Doing the same things you did when you were a lot younger will not be as helpful, so it is important to learn about your body and what it needs to stay healthy. Staying healthy and fit is possible, here are some ways that you can do that as you age.
Taking Care of Your Physical HealthTop Self Care Tips for Those with Limited Mobility
Posted On: August 27, 2021 by Eco Medical Equipment in: Exercise, Mobility
Keeping up with self-care is important whether or not you have limited mobility in order to keep both your physical and mental health in check. Just because you have limited mobility does not mean that you have to stop doing things that you once loved. Below are some self-care tips that you can put into place to help with your physical...
New Year, New Health Goals
Posted On: January 8, 2021 by Eco Medical Equipment in: Diet, Exercise, Health, Home Modification, Mobility
There’s no better time than the start of a new year to set new goals for a healthier lifestyle. The great part about New Year’s resolutions is that they’re meant for individuals of any age and chapter of life! If you’re an older adult and want some health inspiration, read below for beneficial, senior-friendly health goals.
Improve Your DietExercise Your Way to a More Active Lifestyle
Posted On: November 27, 2020 by Eco Medical Equipment in: Exercise
As you age, you may feel less inclined to get to the gym regularly. Plus, with the COVID-19 restrictions still going on, at-home workouts are becoming the new normal. It’s important to stay active even when mobility becomes more limited, so we’re here to give you some ideas about how to do that.
Walker ExercisesIf you use a walker as a mobility aid, there are a lot of exercises to try out that incorporate your walker. Try these:
March in place: While holding...5 Wheelchair Exercises to Get A Full-Body Workout
Posted On: September 21, 2020 by Eco Medical Equipment in: Exercise, Wheelchair
No matter what your abilities are, staying active and increasing your heart rate is important and necessary for a healthy lifestyle. With the right exercises, you never have to let your wheelchair stop you from getting a workout in! Try these 5 seated exercises for a full-body, easy-to-follow workout to start your day.
Why are Wheelchair Exercises Beneficial?How to Stay Mobile During a Global Pandemic
Posted On: September 7, 2020 by Eco Medical Equipment in: Cane, COVID-19, Crutches, Exercise, Mobility, Scooter, Walkers, Wheelchair
With COVID19 completely changing today’s world and the way we live; your mobility is one of the many things that may have been impacted in your life. This is especially true for seniors because of the higher risk or because many mobility options, like walking around the mall or going to the local gym, may be temporarily closed. Continue reading to find out ways you or your aging loved one can stay mobile while also staying safe.
At-Home WorkoutsHow to Alter Your Workout Plan as You Age
Posted On: August 17, 2020 by Eco Medical Equipment in: Age, Assistive, Exercise, Mobility
Working out is beneficial at any age, but what’s important is what workouts you’re doing, how you’re preparing for them and how you’re making changes as you age. As you get older, your body and the way it works is constantly changing. This change in your body calls for some alterations in your workout routine!...