We live in a noisy world full of machines and equipment. Sometimes the barrage of sound around us is so loud that continued exposure can cause permanent damage to our sensitive hearing mechanism. Whether you’re at a concert, at the shooting range, watching or participating in … [Read more...] about It’s Heck Getting Old: Keep Your Hearing
Exercise and Fitness
Is Your Loved One Anxious?
Kayla Cook, owner of Caring Excellence, says, “Anxiety in the elderly is usually based on a fear that may be from a false perception or have a real basis. As people age they feel more vulnerable due to their decreased physical strength and inability to care for themselves." Kayla … [Read more...] about Is Your Loved One Anxious?
Improve Your Balance
Chad Garvey, doctor of Physical Therapy at KORT Physical Therapy in downtown Louisville, says, “Our feet and ankles give our brains all the information we have about the earth.” Maintaining good balance, he suggests, requires focusing on three factors: strength, … [Read more...] about Improve Your Balance
5 Smart Ways to Manage Your Meds
If you or your loved one is dealing with a medical condition, taking medications is standard, but being cautious about the types of medicines and supplements you take is vital to staying healthy. Dr. Demetra Antimisiaris, associate professor in the schools of public health and … [Read more...] about 5 Smart Ways to Manage Your Meds
Bad Days
We all have days when it feels as if the world is against us or that the chaos we are experiencing will never end. One negative circumstance seems to lead to another. We may wonder on such a day whether anything in our life will ever go right again. We all have days that seem … [Read more...] about Bad Days