For millions of people, the painful effects of arthritis are a daily aggravation. The World Health Organization notes that osteoarthritis, a type arthritis that is particularly prevalent among seniors, is one of the more disabling diseases in developed countries. Conservative figures from the WHO estimate that almost ten percent of men, and nearly double that […]
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Joint Replacement Surgery: Things You Should Know
Joint replacement surgery Surgery can be scary, but joint replacement surgery is routine. Hip and knee surgeries are often done because of osteoarthritis, when bone painfully rubs on bone. Your surgeon will replace some of the bone with metal, ceramic, and/or plastic so that bone will not rub on bone.1 Your involvement The more you […]
Transition of Care From Hospital to Home – Infographic
The transition of care from hospital to home is vitally important to you or your loved one’s health and wellbeing. In the medical world, such a transition is called a transitional care strategy. According to an article by Stephanie Rennke, MD and Sumant R. Ranji, MD, entitled, “Transitional Care Strategies From Hospital to Home, A […]
Best Exercise for Seniors Over 65
The best exercise for seniors over 65 are ones that are low-impact, but they can be very rewarding. Getting regular exercise is an important part of staying healthy, and as you get older it may become more challenging to be as active as you were a couple of decades ago. Fortunately, there are a variety […]
Healthy Aging: What Happens If You Don’t Get The Right Nutrients?
Good nutrition is important for healthy aging. Older adults have special nutritional needs & many do not get what they need to stay active & healthy.
5 Ways A Clean House Improves Your Thinking
We all love to live in a clean house. Research shows having a clean home improves our physical & mental well-being. Learn how it can affect your thinking.
The Connection Between Diabetes And Alzheimer’s
There has been a strong theory throughout the health care community that Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease may be linked. It appears as if many of the same people who developed Type 2 diabetes also developed Alzheimer’s.
Aging in Place Health Tips: 5 Ways to a Healthier, Happier You
Aging in place health tips to maximize your life. Just like you are working on your aging in place plan, you need to have a good plan to keep your whole self healthy so you can enjoy it! Following these simple (and oftentimes overlooked) tips can help you do just that. Aging in place health […]