by allie | Nov 28, 2016 | Health & Aging
Debunking the Myths of Aging and Health The stereotypes surrounding seniors are fairly easy to identify. For one, there’s the “cranky old man”, constantly yelling at kids to stay off his lawn. Or, maybe you picture a white-haired elderly woman, surrounded by cats and...
by allie | Oct 24, 2016 | Health & Aging
The Causes of Stroke A stroke can be caused by a blocked artery, known as ischemic stroke, or the leaking or bursting of a blood vessel, which is hemorrhagic stroke. Also called a “brain attack,” a stroke occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is suddenly cut...
by allie | Oct 11, 2016 | Health & Aging
What Does Senior Physical Therapy Involve? The definition of physical therapy is “the treatment of disease, injury or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment and exercises rather than by drugs or surgery.” Physical therapists are trained to...
by allie | Aug 31, 2016 | Health & Aging
Music: A Treatment for Alzheimer’s Music has a way of bringing us back to a certain moment in time, evoking memories, emotions and feelings from our past. Listening to certain songs can bring comfort in times of sadness, boost your mood, and just make you feel more...
by allie | Aug 5, 2016 | Health & Aging
Benefits of Proper Nutrition for the Elderly Eating a proper diet is vital at any age to help us stay active and healthy, but for seniors, getting the right nutrition daily becomes even more important. A good diet provides numerous benefits, like helping build...
by allie | Apr 28, 2016 | Health & Aging
The Importance of Preventing Falls in the Elderly As people age, falling becomes more likely to lead to long-term consequences from broken bones or head injuries. For adults over age 65, one in five falls results in serious injury, according to the Centers for Disease...
