Silver Digest September/October 2020

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H E A LT H producing a calming effect, making

infused eye drops and, in the later

and support your bones as well as

With CBD, you can strengthen

it easy to fall asleep and maintain a

stage of glaucoma, the reduction of

its regeneration. This also reduces

good rest.

IOP is extremely beneficial. In the end,

the risk of bone fracture in seniors.

Worry causes the mind to be

CBD treatment will come in handy.

If seniors use CBD regularly, they

excessively filled with thoughts. CBD

can enjoy a better quality of life with

brings about a calming effect, which

CONCLUSION

little pain.

helps do away with the concern and

CBD is safe, effective, and potent for

enjoy a good night’s sleep.

seniors. It doesn’t have extreme side

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IT IMPROVES SLEEP Another issue most seniors

complain of is sleep disorders. This could involve difficulty falling asleep

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effects and can be very beneficial

IT HELPS WITH GLAUCOMA

when administered appropriately.

Many seniors also have problems

There are many forms of CBD like

with glaucoma, a condition where

oil, edibles, gummies and balm. As a

and enjoying a good night’s sleep.

increased eye pressure causes

result, people will be able to take it in

This can cause a reduced quality of

gradual loss of vision. There are

whatever form suits them.

life, especially when they feel tired

many studies that reveal how potent

and weak all day. CBD can manage

CBD is in helping with glaucoma.

various sleep issues like insomnia. One of the causes of sleep

When seniors take CBD, it lowers the intraocular pressure (IOP) in

disorder is anxiety or pain. CBD

the eye, which results in better eye

addresses the root cause by

conditions. In fact, there are CBD-

Indeed, CBD is a ticket for seniors to enjoy a good life without being a burden to themselves and/or their families. • This article first appeared on www.medicalacademic. co.za on 25 August 2020

REGAIN YOUR INDEPENDENCE IN STYLE AND COMFORT

E

quipped with dual motors,

Whisper-quiet motors by Dewert

the Milano Riser Recliner

Okin ensure peace of mind and

offers an infinite number

long-term reliability.

of seating positions. It also allows

The easy-to-use four-button

the user to independently adjust

handset allows the user to elevate

the footrest and backrest into

themselves into an upright

the position he or she finds most

position, allowing one to keep

comfortable, which is not possible

moving with minimal assistance.

on the more common single-motor

It is ideal for those who want to

models. For ultimate relaxation,

boost their confidence in both

and possibly a snooze, the chair

balance and strength. When it’s

can be reclined into an almost

time to wind down, the Milano lift

horizontal position.

chair will effortlessly lower you to a

The Milano Riser Recliner takes Primacare’s range to a

seated position. This stylish and elegant piece

whole new level. It features a

of furniture is designed to elevate

luxurious waterproof tech fabric,

the aesthetics of one’s home, while

eight vibrations massage, heating

providing better support and

function, and also a convenient

pressure relief to the thighs and

USB port for charging your phone!

lower back of its user. •

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