Living at Home After A Stroke
Going home after having a stroke may seem scary at first because most homes are not set up for the mobility challenges you may be experiencing. Depending on the severity of a stroke, you could experience muscle weakness, lack of balance, or difficulty walking and climbing stairs. And according to the American Stroke Foundation, “up […]
The Benefits of Home Assessments: A Q&A with a Physical and Occupational Therapist
Home assessments conducted by physical and occupational therapists are key to creating safer, more accessible living environments. We sat down with a therapist to learn more about the process and how it benefits clients. Q: How does a customer benefit from having a home assessment performed by a physical or occupational therapist?A: Physical and occupational […]
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Vision problems Muscle weakness Tingling, numbness, or pain in the arms, legs, trunk, or face Clumsiness or spasticity Bladder or bowel problems Sexual problems Pain, itching, and spasms Intermittent dizziness or vertigo Fatigue Mood changes, depression, or difficulty with emotional expression or control Cognitive problems MS is a chronic disease that affects people differently. A […]
Can I Live an Active Life with Osteoarthritis?
According to the CDC, one in four adults has doctor-diagnosed arthritis1 which is a blanket term used to refer to more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect the joints, the tissues surrounding the joints, and other connective tissue. The most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Both cause stiff and […]
Arriving Home after a Stroke – Is your Home Ready?
Recovering from a stroke and returning to the daily activities of life varies with each case. Recovery can be as short as a few weeks or it can be years of physical, occupational, and speech therapies, to regain the use and strength of muscles, including those that impact speech, swallowing, and vision. The best way […]
Everything You Need to Know About Parkinson’s Disease
More than 50,000 new cases of Parkinson’s Disease are diagnosed in the United States each year. The disease – a disorder of the nervous system – is chronic and worsens over time. Often, the first sign of a problem is a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. And while this is the most well-known symptom, it […]
Senior Eye Problems and The Impact of Those Issues
As we age, our vision changes. These changes may involve the inability to distinguish appropriately between certain colors, complications seeing while driving during the evening, nighttime, and early morning hours, challenges adjusting to certain levels of glare, or problems with seeing up close or far away. While these common changes should not stop you from […]
Creating a Home with Accommodations for an Individual Suffering from a Limiting Disability
According to the national census, approximately 56.7 million individuals within the United States are living daily with a disability. These people commonly experience a range of limitations associated with the medical condition that has resulted in their disability. Examples include limited stamina levels that result in fatigue, psychomotor issues, memory problems, coordination problems, limited range […]
Driving Tips for Seniors with Dementia
If you have an elderly loved one who is still behind the wheels, knowing when to stop driving is very important. Most of the time, senior citizens don’t actually realize that their driving skills deteriorate over time from the disease. As you work closely with his doctor to monitor his driving, here are some tips […]
How to Slow the Development of Memory Loss
Developing memory loss can be very terrifying for a senior citizen, especially upon realizing that the condition may lead more serious cases such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. In order to slow the development of this condition, one has to regularly exercise his or her brain. Here are some activities that can help improve and maintain […]