Category: Medical Research

When the flu sweeps through the U.S., it brings days of misery to adults and children alike. We cannot take it lightly, since the influenza virus can be life-threatening. Read more at https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/flu-guide/default.htm Products to help when sick or immobile:  Hygie® Covers

Prepare yourself or older friends and family members for the sweltering summer months.  The summertime is a time of fun and relaxation for most people. But for seniors, the heat and sun can be dangerous if the proper precautions aren’t taken. Here are some great tips that the elderly, as well as their caregivers, can … Read more →

The holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, celebrate life, to be grateful, and reflect on what’s important. They are also a time to appreciate the gift of health. Here are some holiday tips to support your efforts for health and safety this season. Wash your hands often. Keeping hands … Read more →

Don’t let your own home be a safety hazard. A few simple steps can help prevent slips and falls. With it’s slippery and hard surfaces, the bathroom is one of the most dangerous places in your home. Case in point: In 2008 (the earliest date for which statistics are available), an estimated 234,000 nonfatal bathroom … Read more →

(NewsUSA) – More than one in three seniors over age 65 fall each year, and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) says 80 percent of these falls are in the bathroom. Due to the multitude of unforgiving and slippery surfaces, bathrooms are very hazardous for the home. Read more at http://www.newsusa.com/articles/article/preventing-senior-falls-starts-in-the-bathroom.aspx

A healthy lifestyle can help you thrive throughout your life. Making healthy choices isn’t always easy, however. It can be hard to find the time and energy to exercise regularly or prepare healthy meals. However, your efforts will pay off in many ways, and for the rest of your life. Read more at http://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/tips_for_staying_healthy/ Click on … Read more →

By: Susan Dorne, OT People with MS are faced with numerous challenges that may affect the things they want and need to do. Often, limitations impede the ability to take care of basic needs at home, at work, and within the community. Simple everyday tasks can turn into daily frustration. One of the best approaches … Read more →

MONDAY, Feb. 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Scientists continue to debate when doctors should prescribe blood pressure medication for older Americans, with a new study saying delayed treatment puts people at greater risk of stroke. For people 60 and older, a U.S. panel in 2014 recommended raising the blood pressure rate at which doctors prescribe … Read more →