As our loved ones begin to age, certain health concerns arise that may require professional attention. We are lucky that our nation has a great many options in terms of facilities prepared to assume care of our aging population. Many …
...The logical bent of a scientist may have predisposed him or her to oppose prayer in school when that topic was still relevant. At some point, however, it is possible the same scientist came to see the matter as a …
...You’re having breakfast with friends on a Sunday. Everyone is scarfing down bacon. One of your friends is excitedly telling the group how, within a short span of time, his neighborhood has gained four new fast food joints. The conversation …
...Shorten the word ‘rehabilitation’ to ‘rehab’ and you immediately arrive at the usual connotations; you think of addicts or alcoholics. That isn’t inaccurate, but it is not the full picture either. The Latin root word habitare means “make fit” and …
...This year marks the twelfth anniversary of the death of Christopher Reeve. Actor, director, and activist, Reeve passed due to complications associated with an infection beginning with a pressure sore that eventually lead to heart failure. He was 52 years …
...One of the great fears of those who develop hand tremors, whether due to aging or diseases like Parkinson’s, is the inability to feed oneself. After all, feeding oneself is one of the long established cornerstones of independence and, eventually, …
...The right animal companion can have a profound impact on the life of an elderly loved one. For example, with their specialized training, service dogs and their amazing skills can provide a level of care and affection that can rival …
...Each day, there are basic tasks we perform to keep ourselves active and functioning in society. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are routine activities individuals perform every day that allow them to live and function independently. Doctors, rehabilitation specialists, and …
...When creative thinking meets a challenge, change is born. After Marcus Thompson was left paraplegic from a skiing accident, close friend and engineer Kevin Halsall came up with a bright idea to help out. Utilizing the technology of the two-wheeled, …
...It has long been said that dog is man’s best friend. A soft, warm dog is good for the human soul. Studies have shown that when people pet animals their blood pressure, heart rate and temperature decrease. Pets are also …
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