Did you know that as an individual ages, their physical, sensory and mental abilities also change over time? As one gets older, these changes can present challenges to a person’s driving ability. Occupational therapists (OTs) can help empower people to …
Read PostWith the holiday season upon us and a New Year right around the corner, it is important to keep your health in mind. The CDC recently reported some positive health data, stating that the number of potentially preventable deaths caused …
Read PostAlzheimer’s Disease is a progressive disease that starts with memory loss and is a common form of dementia. Gradually, this disease will affect being able to carry on conversations and how one responds to their environment. With Alzheimer’s Disease, parts …
Read PostDiabetes is a condition that millions of individuals deal with on a daily basis, and by 2050 it is projected that 1 in 3 individuals will be diagnosed with this disease.1 So with November being National Diabetes Month, I wanted …
Read PostAccording to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 1 in 11 Americans have diabetes which equates to 29.1 million Americans being diabetic.1 With this disease blood glucose levels in the body are above normal. When we eat food, it …
Read PostOne 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 …
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