When someone you love needs more support, whether after surgery, during illness, or as they age, it’s not always easy to know what comes next. You want to do the right thing, but between logistics, emotions, and the unknown, it can feel overwhelming. That’s where home...
Diabetes is a serious and chronic disease that occurs when the body does not have the ability to produce insulin, or enough insulin, to metabolize glucose. There is no known cure for the disease but research continues to make progress. According to the American...
A Stroke occurs when the blood supply has been cut off to an area of the brain. Strokes have one of the most debilitating neurological after effects, but strokes aren’t the only condition that affects the neurological functioning in patients. Other Neurological...
Total Joint Replacement is the most common surgical procedure performed among the elder population. The most common joint replacements are performed on hips and knees. Treatment of the diseased hip or knee joint does not end with surgical replacement. The ultimate...
Pain is a significant public health concern as more than half of Americans live with chronic or recurrent pain. More Americans suffer from pain than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. Two of the most common areas in which people experience pain are the lower...
Fall and injury prevention continues to be a considerable challenge in health care. Up to 32% of community-dwelling individuals over the age of 65 fall each year, and females fall more frequently than males in this age group. Fall-related injuries are the most common...
