After undergoing surgery in hospital or rehab care in a nursing home, patients returning home may need additional support. They can benefit from the guidance of occupational therapists, who provide advice on how to adapt and stay safe. What Does Occupational Therapy Do For Adults To Stay Safe? Occupational therapy restores coordination and [...]
Spirituality can play an important role in one’s health and overall wellbeing, especially as we get older. They get you to see life in a wider context, evoke compassion, and help you cope with the vicissitudes of life. Nourishing your spiritual side eases stress, relaxes you, and provides a break from the tasks of daily [...]
Broken bones are not much fun but they are common, so it’s a good idea to know about them. The most common fractured bone is the collarbone, followed by a fracture in the arm, wrist, or hip. There are many different types of fracture, which are painful at first, and can take weeks or [...]
Successful hip replacement rehab includes planning, emotional support, safe physical therapy tailored to your needs, and right diet weight management.It’s vital to take great joint replacement care after hip surgery and follow the advice of your doctor. Humans were made to move and to get moving again after an operation you need to take things [...]
After knee surgery, or if you’ve had a joint replacement, there are some things you must not try and do. Don’t try and get ahead of yourself and do more than you should as you could make the situation worse.Some activities are harmful and you should avoid them after knee surgery. For instance, you should [...]
If you’ve had surgery or are undergoing rehab after treatment, don’t forget to look after your mental health. Maintaining a positive outlook helps you stay healthier for longer and heal quicker. And a key way to do this is to enjoy music and socialize with a nurse or therapist whenever you can. Don’t hide away [...]
Not many people think about rehab after a stroke and how important it is. Life after a stroke is a difficult experience, and the real struggle is overcoming many challenges. They may really be extremely difficult. Let’s be honest with you, it’s not that easy to go through them. You will have to make [...]
As we age, cognition declines naturally in some of us. Interestingly, not everyone suffers this condition as they age. Why do some of us get it but others don’t? Possibly because those with high stress levels, and heavy smokers or drinkers, are more likely to experience rapid decline. So for the most at-risk groups what [...]
Wheezing is a rasping sound you make when you breathe, and there are many different causes. Breathing supplies oxygen to the blood and keeps us alive so anything hampering this process is potentially very serious. Having a clear airway—one unobstructed by mucus or an inflammation—is vital for your good health and well-being. Anyone who [...]
One of the most common conditions in the United States is heart failure, which affects about 5 million people every year. Heart failure is such a debilitating condition that affects the entire body. This also causes extreme muscle weakness. As a result, many who suffer from it are often encouraged to lose weight and [...]
