Seniors and Compression Hose

Seniors and Compression Hose

Whether you are young and pregnant or not so young and afflicted with edema (accumulation of fluid) in your lower legs, the concept of compression hose arises. I am also sure that you have also read about circulatory problems that can develop from sitting for long periods of time, particularly during a cramped flight. Compression stocking are often recommended by doctors to improve blood flow for people with circulation problems. 

Compression hose are not exactly a fashion statement. Whether knee high or thigh high they look like really thick nylons, and for the most part come in beige or white. We recognize the need for these therapeutic measures but that doesn’t mean that we have to like them.  

Cindy Loose wrote a brief review on Unisex compression socks for the Herald Travel and Leisure section (Sunday, March 9, 2008). Instead of heavy nylons that make your legs look and feel like sausages you might like to try the knee high travel socks that feel more like an athletic sock and are available in various colors and patterns by (www.travelsox.com). She tested them on a long flight, and while she doesn’t have a circulation problem, she noticed that her legs didn’t feel as cramped or tired as usual. I also noticed an ad in the latest Gaiam catalogue (www.gaiammindbody.com) for new compression pantyhose/tights. Seeing that 71% of women over 45 complain of tired and achy legs they have designed an ultra sheer version of the graduated compression hose that is available in a beautiful (or so they say) diamond jacquard-pattern tight. 

Yes, there are more comfortable and attractive versions of these medical necessities available. You will want to check with your doctor first to make sure that they are sturdy enough to do the job for you and if not, perhaps he/she will let you get away with these versions for dress-up occasions at the very least.

 

Comments

[Cyrus Decor]

Believe it or not, I think in the right situations these socks could be quite fashionable.

[Erica]

great post...these are great to have