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Have you ever found it challenging to teach your loved one with dementia a new skill, such as locking the wheelchair brakes? Do you find yourself constantly reminding him or her to do certain tasks throughout the day?
Although, new learning can be challenging for individuals with dementia, this article discusses two simple strategies to use with your loved one to improve recall and carry over.
Do you have troubles with your bladder or bowels? Things like leakage when you laugh, or maybe you have a hard time getting to the toilet in time. What about sexual dysfunction? Pain with sex or difficulty having sex?
Did you know those are not a natural part of aging?
In this article, pelvic health physical therapist, Ashley Reagor, helps us to understand that there is help and hope out there for these conditions!
Back pain is a common condition, however, just because it’s common, doesn’t mean it’s a natural part of aging!
This article demonstrates 6 exercises that will help increase strength and reduce back pain!
A knee replacement is a mjaor surgery, which can require a lengthy recovery time. Proper strengthening before surgery can help reduce recovery time, which means you can get back to what you love to do faster! This article will explain what a knee replacement is, expected recovery time, and exercises to do consistently before surgery. As always, consult your doctor and PT before performing any exercises/activities.
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance is a program that has been proven to decrease fall risk! Learn about this program, the components of balance and why we must challenge them, and how you can take a Tai Ji Quan course.
What is Bursitis? Near our joints, we have small, fluid-filled sacs called “bursa”. When the bursa become inflamed, it is called “bursitis.” Bursitis most commonly
After a stroke, handwriting tends to be a way we seek to communicate, but can cause frustration.
This article focuses on tips and tricks to help improve/restore handwriting following a stroke.
Posture is something we all “know” is important, but how important is it? Preventing a hunchback is not only important for our appearance, but our overall health. Find out how you can prevent a hunchback, and use the exercises within the article to help improve your overall posture and well-being.
Being in the hospital can feel overwhelming- especially during a global pandemic. It’s important to remember that as the patient, you or your loved one are truly the one in charge. While things may feel out of your control, this article provides you with practical tips to maintain autonomy and feel empowered to make decisions about your health!
Nutrition can be an overwhelming topic, and due to this, we may convince ourselves it’s not worth exploring. In this article, registered dietitian, Maddy Belaustegui, provides nutrition tips for seniors. She highlights importance of focusing on nutrition at any age, and where to start so you don’t feel so overwhelmed.