By Mark KaelinEssential tremors is a disorder that causes involuntary, rhythmic shaking of the body with movement, but there are some things you can do to alleviate the symptoms.“Yoga, meditation, and progressive relaxation techniques can reduce the impact of essential tremors,” … [Read more...] about Tamp Down Tremor Troubles
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Find Your Cool Zone
By Yelena Sapin Problem: Hot FlashesAs women approach the end of their reproductive years, many experience sudden bursts of heat, either all over or just from the neck up. According to Dr. Rebecca Booth, OB/GYN and director of Women First of Louisville and author of The Venus … [Read more...] about Find Your Cool Zone
Five Questions to Ask a Director of Nursing
By Tiffany White Choosing a nursing facility for your loved one can be stressful — especially when you don’t have much time to make a decision. Angela Allen, director of nursing with Christian Care Communities, gives some tips on how to choose wisely.Is there a way to check a … [Read more...] about Five Questions to Ask a Director of Nursing
Watch Your Step
By Mark Kaelin “Falls are the result of a combination of environmental factors like a wet floor or poor lighting and intrinsic factors like changes in vision and decreases in strength and balance as we age,” says Beth Quinn, physical therapist and assistant professor at … [Read more...] about Watch Your Step
Don’t Let Your TV Intimidate You
By Megan M. SeckmanAlthough it may feel like it, your TV is not smarter than you. Between terms like 4K and HDR and wading through the endless streaming services offered such as Netflix, Hulu, Crackle, and Vevo, preparing to relax and watch some good old TV may feel like studying … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Your TV Intimidate You