So, you’ve just left your doctor’s office and have been told that your blood pressure is too high. Your doctor used terms such as elevated and hypertension. Unfortunately, this is not the first time that this has happened. At your last visit, you were told...
Skin tears are often noted as a common problem in the elderly. As we age, our skin loses its elasticity resulting in increased vulnerability to tearing. This post aims to explain the most common ways skin tears occur as well as ways that seniors and...
Let’s take a moment to discuss Vitamin D and its significance for our bodies. Vitamin D is a nutrient that is responsible for building healthy bones and maintaining them. It also helps with regulating the body’s cell function, muscle function, immune health and brain cell...
The COVID-19 pandemic is going to be with us for a while longer as states across the country work diligently to get seniors and health care workers vaccinated. As a result, it appears that we will be staying at home for a bit longer while...
Caregiver burnout is a subject that is known to carry shame, guilt, and judgement and unfortunately is not discussed enough. Therefore, we will break the silence and do it here. For starters, caregiver burnout does not equate to more or less love. Again, let us be...
Working as a home health Physical Therapist during this pandemic, one of the things that I have noticed occurring most in our aging loved ones, is generalized muscle weakness. This month marks one year to the date, that the first case of COVID-19 was identified...
One of the best ways to maintain independence within our Seniors is to assist them in staying physically, mentally, and emotionally engaged. Lack of engagement has been shown to lead to failure to thrive among older adults. Below we will review a few of the ways...
Getting older can be a challenge in various ways. The ability to live at home safely is a challenge that many seniors fear they may not be able to continue to meet. Understandably, this is why home safety is an key component in aging at...