One in four older adults suffer from a fall each year.1 Have you or a loved one fallen in the past year? Did you know that experiencing a fall can double your risk of falling again? Don’t wait until another …
Read PostIn closing out May, we would like to recognize older adults as May is also Older Americans Month (OAM). This year, OAM’s theme is to blaze a trail. Let’s think about how exciting this theme is as older adults are …
Read PostHealthcare in our country is quite complex and often confusing. Many times people are unsure if something will be covered and they are concerned about the costs. Physical therapists around the country address this issue by attending the Federal Advocacy …
Read PostDid you know that according to The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), falls are a leading cause of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)?1 Falls also account for the largest number of Traumatic Brain Injury related visits to the emergency room and …
Read PostDid you know that hydration is an important part to your overall health and body function? Adult bodies are made up of 60-65% water. Hydration is a key function of the entire body, heart and other organs. In the summer, …
Read PostBy Guest Blogger Jesse Earl Waugh Photo Credit “The best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.” ~ Andy Rooney ~ Home safety becomes more important when parents or loved ones hit their senior years. Oftentimes, …
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