Mobility can be impacted significantly if balance issues arise. “Decline in balance can be attributed to several things, but while there can be decline, falling is not a normal aging process,” says Kristen Luttrell, DPT at Masonic Homes of Kentucky. Deficiencies in strength, … [Read more...] about Is Your Mobility Hanging In The Balance?
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Hydration And Health…What You Need To Know
Depending on where you were this past summer and how high the temperatures climbed, you may have had dehydration on your mind. It’s easy to remember the need to drink enough water when the sun is shining and the head index is 90 degrees or more, but getting enough fluid is always … [Read more...] about Hydration And Health…What You Need To Know
Comforting Those Who Comfort – Caregiver Connection & Hosparus Help
Part Two: Chances are pretty good that you know someone who is a family caregiver. According to the AARP, in 2020, more than one in five Americans were providing care to someone with an illness or special need. Family caregiving is usually an unpaid … [Read more...] about Comforting Those Who Comfort – Caregiver Connection & Hosparus Help
Manage Your Health Remotely
As technology advances, it continues to open up new opportunities for us to take charge of our health and stay connected with health care providers from the comfort of our homes. Used effectively, these innovative devices and easy-to-use applications can enable us to track our … [Read more...] about Manage Your Health Remotely
Comforting Those Who Comfort: How To Provide Family Support
Chances are pretty good that you know someone who is a family caregiver. According to the AARP, in 2020, more than one in five Americans were providing care to someone with an illness or special need. Family caregiving is usually an unpaid position, done out … [Read more...] about Comforting Those Who Comfort: How To Provide Family Support