aging

Compression Therapy eases Tired, Achy Legs, and many Medical Conditions

Tired, achy legs benefit from compression therapy.  Wearing graduated socks or stockings will increase circulation, reduce swelling, and the feeling of tired, achy legs.  Compression therapy will reduce venous pressure within your legs, by applying external pressure to your legs.  If you have ever felt these symptoms, you can visit Charron Medical Services and talk […]

Live and Thrive in Your Own Home:  Aging in Place

  You want to stay in your home.  Of course you do.  It is your space, just the way you like it.  Your books, your furnishings, your clothes, your photographs, your dishes, and most importantly – your memories. But staying in your house might require some extra help.  Today, aging at home is commonly called […]

GERD Symptoms and Head Elevation While Sleeping

Reflux, sometimes known as Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a disease involving the stomach and esophagus. Unlike occasional heartburn we all get from time-to-time, GERD is painful burning in the chest and can even reach your throat and mouth.  Often, it will disrupt your daily activities.  Though not life threatening, you may find that some […]

What are diabetic shoes and why might they benefit me?

  According to the Center for Disease Control there are over 29.5 million people in the US with diabetes; that’s almost 10% of the population. One problem that many diabetics face is problems with blood circulation and neuropathy in the feet. Poorly Controlled blood sugar can damage many parts of the body including nerves and […]