Depression – 1 in 10 people will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime and not only that, but depression can fuel other disorders like chronic anxiety and even substance abuse – and vice vers
How to Treat Sleep Disorders in Older Adults
Older adults now comment that they sleep like a baby; by which they mean they’re waking up every two or three hours without any reason. As a person grows older, their sleeping problems grow with them.
Aging and Depression
Old age is often portrayed as a time of rest, reflection and opportunities to do things that were put off while raising families and pursuing careers.
Unfortunately, the aging process is not always so
5 Simple, Drug-Free Ways To Reduce Lower Back Pain
Pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide and one of the main reasons Americans miss work. For example, 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time, according to the
Patients With Chronic Illness Share Their Animated, Inspiring Stories
When faced with struggles, people often turn to others for support, comfort and guidance. There is great value in knowing you’re not alone especially for patients with chronic diseases such as rheumat
Healthy Aging
Soon, the world will have more people who live to see their 80s or 90s than ever before. ~ WHO
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Rehabilitation Strategies for Older Adults with Dual Sensory Loss
Considerations for patients who have hearing and vision problems
As many as 1 in 5 people ages 70 years or older have both hearing and vision loss. This article examines dual sensory loss, and provide
Who Suffers From Hearing Loss?
In the United States, hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition after osteoarthritis and hypertension. According to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communicatio
The 'hearing bone's' connected to the what?
Studies show that hearing loss is connected to other health conditions
(BPT) – Once upon a time, before people knew any better, they thought that hearing loss was simply a part of growing older – some
The Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care
About Hospice
Hospice is specialized medical care for individuals who have less than six months to live. Pain management and symptom relief are primary hospice care goals. Hospice care seeks to enable