A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is cut off, reducing the amount of oxygen the cells receive. The resulting brain damage can affect cognitive skills, vision, communication, and personality. Motor skills are also affected, leading to walking problems after a stroke.To combat these issues, there are several stroke rehab options available. These [...]
We all have difficulty swallowing at times but those with swallowing disorders may have trouble eating every meal. Such conditions can include coughing, gagging, pain, or even an inability to swallow. Though not all swallowing issues can be cured, treatment options include speech and swallowing therapy. Choosing the best foods for swallowing disorders can [...]
Amputations are required for several situations, including infection, trauma, or deformity in one of your limbs. Recovery from an amputation can be a slow process, due to the physical and psychological effects it has on you. Amputation care will also be required to prevent infection or other complications from occurring. Wound care is part [...]
Arthritis can be severe or mild but tends to get worse over time as there is no cure. Of all the different kinds of arthritis, osteoarthritis is the most common. Rheumatoid arthritis, an immune system-related disease, is less common, and generally more painful and debilitating. Fortunately, there are therapies, such as physical therapy and [...]
Memory loss tends to be most prevalent in elderly people but that doesn’t mean memory improvements cannot be made. Memory rehab helps improve the quality of life of patients with conditions such as dementia. If your loved one has a degenerative neurological condition such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease memory rehab can help. Interventions [...]
Falls can cause injuries, no matter who is falling, but for seniors, these are especially dangerous. A fall can cause fractures or broken bones, with slow recovery times, especially for those with underlying conditions. In many cases, there are irreversible complications, though rehab after a fall can help prevent such issues. The most important [...]
Bed sores go by many names, including pressure ulcers or sores, pressure injuries, or decubitus ulcers. They occur when blood flow is cut off from the skin for more than 2 hours. The result is a warm, red, painful spot that can become an infected, open sore if left untreated. They most commonly occur among [...]
One of the most important organs in our bodies is the pancreas, which produces digestive enzymes and insulin. When the pancreas becomes inflamed, it causes a serious condition called pancreatitis. Those enzymes created by this organ can then cause irritation, injuring the pancreas further. What you can eat can exacerbate this issue, so choosing the [...]
A hip fracture is one of the most common types of broken bones for elderly people. This type of injury is extremely serious, resulting in surgery to repair the damage. Afterward, you will likely need professional medical care, including hip replacement care, to help with recovery. This rehab therapy will speed up this process, [...]
Surgery can be a necessity to repair damage to your heart or joints or to remove cancerous tissue. Regardless of the reason, there will be some post-surgery recovery required to get you back on your feet. For elderly patients, this can be a long process, especially if there are complications involved. Other factors that [...]
