What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that progresses slowly and worsens with age. With 90,000 new diagnoses each year, Parkinson’s disease is a common movement disorder that currently...
April is National Occupational Therapy Month. Did you know occupational therapy has been a profession for more than 100 years? Every April, we celebrate occupational therapists and the contributions they make to patients'...
Mental Health Awareness Month provides education about the reality of living with a mental health condition—while it can make life more difficult, it doesn't have to stop someone from having a fulfilling life. When is Mental...
Many men experience problems with the prostate gland, with risk increasing as they age. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate, affects 40 million American men, and can cause several urinary...
More than one in every three older adults fall each year. Twenty percent of falls result in moderate to severe injuries...
What is testosterone? Testosterone is a hormone. For men, it is primarily produced in the testicles. It is most often...
Physiatry is an area of medicine focused on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the nerves...
Exercise can often be a scary word for many people, especially for adults who have not made personal fitness a priority...
If you were diagnosed with cancer or a chronic, debilitating disease, who would you turn to for help? How would you...
It’s that time of year when we look forward to seasonal family gatherings, celebrations, and the foods that come with...
As we age, the body changes in many ways. Some things we think of as normal signs of aging, such as the appearance of...
Joint replacement surgery has evolved over the years. Technology and techniques have improved, outcomes are better, and...
An often-overlooked part of end-of-life planning is setting up a living will, sometimes referred to as an advance...
With age comes wisdom. Unfortunately, trips, falls and injuries may come with it too. There are several reasons for that...
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a common movement disorder that affects approximately one...