The Holiday season marks a time of coming together to see friends and family and celebrate the traditions that makes all feel at home. On the flip side, the transition to the winter season is when we historically see a …
Read PostWhat is Frailty? Frailty is often discussed in terms of a phenotype which is a set of observable characteristics of an individual. The frailty phenotype is also called Fried’s Phenotype. Fried’s Phenotype is when three or more of the following …
Read PostDementia is a group of conditions that affect the brain, causing problems with memory, thinking, communication, and behavior. Dementia has many forms, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and more. According to the WHO, Dementia is the seventh …
Read PostFear of falling (FOF) is a risk factor for falls.1 FOF is relatively common among the older adult population with 56.7% of older adults reported being fearful of falling according to one study.1 In addition to increased risk of falling, …
Read PostWhat is Peripheral Neuropathy? Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition where the peripheral nerves are damaged.1 Peripheral nerves are located outside of the brain and spinal cord.1 Mononeuropathy, polyneuropathy, and neuritis are common classifications of peripheral neuropathy.2 Mononeuropathy affects one nerve …
Read PostOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Breast cancer is a disease where the cells located in the breast grow uncontrollably and is the most common cancer among women in the United States.1 240,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in …
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