Everyone loses their balance now and then, falling and sustaining a few bumps and bruises. As we age, such falls can become more dangerous. Instability becomes more common, due to changes in our bodies and medical status. Luckily, there are ways to improve balance, depending on the cause of such instability.If your balance issues are [...]
Injuries are common occurrences in sports, regardless of your age or the sport you play. After a sports injury, you will need some downtime to recover. Though resting the injured area is essential, you require more to heal properly. To help speed up recovery, your doctor may recommend physical therapy and other restorative therapies. [...]
Car or workplace accidents or falls can happen, no matter how careful you are behind the wheel or while working. Injuries from accidents can be mild to severe, depending on the type of accident you’re involved in. Pain, headaches, whiplash, broken bones, or internal damage are all possible injuries you could sustain. For the [...]
Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia that is quite common in elderly people. If you, or a friend or relative, are becoming forgetful, it’s worth checking out the signs of Alzheimer's disease. This will help you distinguish between the more trivial kind of forgetfulness associated with old age, and Alzheimer’s.One of the things to know [...]
Health conditions, accidents, sports injuries, or surgeries require medical care to repair damage and ensure a healthy recovery. Part of the recovery process includes inpatient rehab, which can include short-term or long-term care. Rehab is necessary to improve physical and mental conditions, regardless of the cause of the illness or injury. There are also [...]
Dementia affects about one-third of seniors aged 85 or older, though it isn’t considered a normal aspect of aging. Those with this condition experience cognitive function issues, including memory loss, impulsiveness, balance problems, and difficulty with daily tasks. Though there is no cure, there is some evidence that the progression could be slowed or [...]
There are several reasons to undergo surgery, including redirecting blood vessels, removing obstructions, transplanting new tissue or organs, or amputation. Regardless of the reason, there are always concerns about a lengthy recovery. Not everyone bounces back as quickly as others, though there are ways to speed up this process. One tried and true method [...]
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 [...]
