Dizziness & Low BP: Safe Standing Strategies with a Prosthetic Leg

Standing should feel natural. But for many seniors using a prosthetic leg, it can sometimes bring moments of dizziness, light-headedness, or even a sudden drop in blood pressure. These feelings can make standing up or staying upright feel uneasy and unpredictable. Low blood pressure—often called hypotension—can make the world spin for a few seconds when […]
Phantom Pain Relief for Senior Prosthetic Users: Gentle Methods

Phantom pain can be one of the hardest parts of living with limb loss. Even after healing, the brain continues to send signals to the missing part—creating sensations that feel painfully real. For seniors using prosthetic limbs, these moments can come without warning: a sudden ache, a burning pulse, or a tingling that seems to […]