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There is often a stigma of mental health in society, leaving people afraid to talk about it. Because of that, people suffer in silence and often don’t get the treatment they need. The percentage of adults with mental illness who did not receive mental health treatment is 56%; that’s 27 million people! Further, this percentage has increased every year … Read more
Learning how to manage arthritis might seem like a challenge, especially at first. However, with an open mind and willingness to learn about your condition –you can learn to manage your illness and do the things in your life that matter the most. The first thing you must realize is that your arthritis doesn’t define … Read more
Do You Sometimes Feel Like You Are Losing Your Grip? The Problem: Falling Grab Bars These stabilizers are great, but sometimes the kind you buy at local hardware or do-it-yourself stores can lose their grip. Of course, I’m referring to the safety grab bars you purchase that suction to tile walls in the shower, like … Read more
After diagnosis with a chronic illness, it can sometimes be a struggle to continue to perform daily tasks. From the pain that accompanies the disease to the potential range of emotions after diagnosis, it can be challenging to participate in and conduct normal daily activities, work, play and spend time with loved ones and those … Read more
National Good Neighbor Day on September 28th creates an opportunity for neighbors to get to know each other better. This day acknowledges and celebrates the importance of good neighbors. It was declared a national observance in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter in the following proclamation: “As our Nation struggles to build friendship among the peoples … Read more
Find out what you can do to reduce your chances of a fall.
The first day of fall is also the beginning of Fall Prevention Awareness Week. This national health campaign is observed on the first fall day to increase awareness about falls and injury prevention. Find out about the dangers and your risk in this article.
Loneliness in Seniors When we talk about Senior Health issues, loneliness in seniors is one item that may not get the attention it deserves. It’s a widespread issue, nonetheless, and according to the National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine, approximately one quarter of Americans aged 65+ are socially isolated and a significant proportion of … Read more
Why IMST? IMST (or High-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training) is a time-efficient practice that the American Heart Association has proved to play a significant role in helping seniors fend off cardiovascular and lung diseases. As you probably know, these two diseases are the country’s leading killers. Since 65% of American adults over age 50 have … Read more
Older adults recovering from recent injuries or living with chronic or acute health conditions or illnesses can utilize home health care services to stay where they want to– at home! There are two types of Home Healthcare. Both types can be essential in your wellness journey and in maintaining independence. You may also need them at … Read more
