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...
In the healthcare world, we like to say that "time is brain"—every second that a stroke is not treated is a second where the patient's nervous tissue is damaged and lost. If you wait too long to seek medical attention, it may...
Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the colon or rectum, which is also known as your large intestine. The American Cancer...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in men and the third in women in the United...
As with almost all aspects of your health, making small, healthy lifestyle changes today will have big impacts as you...
The first week in December has been designated as Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, and with good reason. The National...
Most patients who come to my office for arthritis have what is known as osteoarthritis. This is the wear-and-tear type...
For most of us, a routine can be pleasant and especially useful to keep us grounded. For those with dementia, routines...
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...