Managing Painful Arthritis with Exercise
Approximately 350 million people worldwide have arthritis. Arthritis is a condition defined by painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. Exercise may be the last thing on a person’s mind when suffering from arthritis. But exercise is absolutely crucial. A person may think exercise will aggravate their joint pain and stiffness, but that’s not the […]
Understanding the Impact of Aging on Communication
Communication is an important life skill that connects us to those around us. The ability to communicate effectively is important at any age, but for older adults it can be absolutely vital. Older adults need to be able to successfully describe what they need in order to avoid emergency situations. Speech Therapy can be a valuable tool for […]
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Dementia Care
Dementia is a result of damage to the brain, resulting in impaired brain function and cognition. The onset of dementia is gradual and can progress over several years. Alzheimer’s disease, which makes up 60% – 80% of dementia cases, primarily affects people over 65 years of age. Common signs of dementia include; decreased short-term memory, […]
After a Joint Replacement – Therapy’s Role in Recovery
These days, damaged joints can be safely removed and replaced with new ones via a surgical procedure known as joint replacement surgery. Joint replacements are a fairly common procedure with more than 1 million patients in the U.S. undergoing joint replacement surgery every year. The functionality of joints can be affected by a number of factors, including […]
Antioxidant Rich Foods Promote Healthy Aging
Heart disease causes more deaths in the United States than cancer, AIDs and car accidents combined. It is the leading cause of death for both men and women, claiming the lives of almost two people per minute. Keeping our hearts healthy is important and can be done with regular doctor visits, regular exercise and having a well […]
Importance of Maintaining Our Strength as We Age
During a lifetime, the human body is always undergoing many visible and invisible changes. As we grow older, we are constantly reinventing ourselves on a physical, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional level. While most people become stronger spiritually and emotionally, due to the experiences they have accumulated, throughout the years their bodies start to lose their […]
National Glaucoma Month
Did You Know? Over 3 million Americans have glaucoma but only half know they have it. Glaucoma can cause blindness if left untreated. Glaucoma and How It Affects Vision Glaucoma is caused by high intraocular pressure (high pressure of fluid inside the eye) and can decrease vision without warning. Glaucoma is one of the […]
Staying Active During Winter
Staying active during the winter months can be challenging. The days get shorter, the nights get longer and well… it’s COLD! Although it may be tempting to curl up on your couch, it’s important to keep your exercise routine alive. The advantages to regular exercise far outweigh hibernating all winter. Also, did you know exercise […]
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
According to the Alzheimer Society, almost 40 percent of people over the age of 65 experience some form of memory loss. When there is no underlying medical condition causing this memory loss, it is known as “age-associated memory impairment,” which is considered a part of the normal aging process.
Exercise for Your Mind, Body and Soul!
Your body was designed to move and WANTS you to exercise! The good news is that beginning an exercise program at any age has many benefits.