Five Tips for Managing Arthritis Pain

Over 50 million American adults and 300,000 children under the age of 18 have been diagnosed with arthritis. There are more than 100 different forms of arthritis. It is a major cause of debilitating, life-changing pain for many Americans.

Below are five practical tips for daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning and grooming.

• Follow an arthritis-friendly diet. Eat Mediterranean-style foods with plenty of fruit, vegetables, fish, nuts and beans. These foods are known to be anti-inflammatory and may help ease arthritic pain.

• Belly up to the bar. Instead of standing at your counter or stovetop, pull up a high barstool and sit down to chop, mix or stir.

• Double duty. When cleaning house, give up that hard-to-grip dust rag. Instead, wear an old pair of gloves or socks on your hands for dusting.

• Sit and shower. To avoid falls in the shower, sit on a waterproof chair.

• Eliminate buttons. Go for Velcro, elastic waistbands, hook-and-eye or zipper closures on pants, skirts, shirts and undergarments. For an easier grip, choose front zippers or use a zipper pull.

Of course, if you or someone you know is struggling and in need of a caretaker or extra helping hands, MediNurse is here to help. We provide registered nurses and caregivers round the clock, as well as task-oriented services, such as bathing, getting up and going to bed. For those who prefer to have their own caregiver, we can help find the righter person, run background checks and be there for you if you need help with supervision or backup care. No matter what your needs are, we can help.

We understand how difficult living with arthritis pain can be, but you’re not alone. For more information, call us at 314.781.2800 or visit www.medinurse.com.