The holiday season is in full swing. We all find ourselves caught up in the hustle of the season searching for the right gifts, making sure our cookies are done for the upcoming party, and digging out the decorations to …
Read PostSometimes it’s challenging to think of the gift that someone would really like. For the holidays, there may not be any specific thing that they really want other than to be with us which is the most precious gift of …
Read PostOctober is National Physical Therapy Month which provides our professional community an opportunity to further promote awareness and the benefits we passionately pursue in assisting members of our communities. Being an evolving field, many different variety of conditions have been …
Read PostMost people think of heart rate or blood pressure when they think of vital signs. It is common to use numbers to quantify health and risk of disease. The American Heart Association encourages people to “know their numbers” referring to …
Read PostRecent research is showing that surgery might not be needed as often as we think. A large review estimates that 10% to 20% of surgeries might be unnecessary and that in some specialties such as cardiology and orthopedics, that number …
Read PostJune is National Safety Month. It is a good time to start thinking about how we can maximize safety in our homes, especially as we age. Research has shown that people often function at their best in their own environment. …
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