by Outpatient | May 20, 2020 | Wellness
Physical Therapists (PTs) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) Physical therapists are movement experts who optimize quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education. After making a diagnosis, physical therapists create...
by Outpatient | May 18, 2020 | Wellness
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. 1/3 of the population over 65 falls each year and falls account for 25% of all hospital admissions and 40% of all nursing home admissions. Falls threaten seniors’ safety and independence...
by Outpatient | Feb 3, 2020 | Wellness
Here’s eye-opening news: Currently, 4.2 million Americans age 40 and older are visually impaired. By 2030, when the last baby boomers turn 65, the number of Americans who have visual impairments is projected to reach 7.2 million, with 5 million having low...
by Outpatient | Jan 12, 2020 | Wellness
No one wants to live in pain, but no one should put their health at risk in an effort to be pain free. Doctor-prescribed opioids are appropriate in some cases, but they just mask the pain—and opioid risks include depression, overdose, and addiction, plus withdrawal...
by Outpatient | May 21, 2019 | Wellness
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month! Each May, Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders. In Aging Adults, a variety of medical conditions or injuries can lead to speech and language disorders....
by Outpatient | Apr 24, 2019 | Wellness
Continuing the observance of Occupational Therapy Month, we’d like to introduce you to four of our Occupational Therapists. Yesterday on the blog we described ways in which OTs work with patients, their environments, and their daily activities. Today we’ll...
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