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Most Common Health Problems in Elderly Adults

May 16, 2018
A major part of your senior care journey with your elderly loved one will be about keeping them as healthy as possible. This means being aware of the...

Cystic Fibrosis Home Care Tips

May 14, 2018
As a family caregiver for an elderly adult you likely already know that seniors tend to have immune systems that are lower and less effective than...

High Blood Pressure Symptoms

May 12, 2018
As a family caregiver, your parent’s health and well-being are at the top of your priorities. In most circumstances, you think of the symptoms your...

Somatic Symptom Disorder

May 7, 2018
When aches and pains can cause elderly people to worry about their health, there’s a mental condition known as somatic symptom disorder that can...

Ask your OT: Support from another perspective

April 19, 2018
April is Occupational Therapy Month! The American Occupational Therapy Association is celebrating this year as the year of empowering independence...

Best Osteoporosis Exercises for Seniors

April 13, 2018
As a family caregiver you know how important it is for your aging loved one to stay physically active. Getting enough exercise is a critical part of...

April is OT Month! A Conversation with Christina

April 12, 2018
April is OT month! The number one occupational therapy question we get from families is: What is Occupational Therapy? Rachel Stankey answered that...

What is Psoriatic Arthritis?

April 5, 2018
Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects up to one-third of people that suffer from psoriasis. Like other forms of arthritis,...

At 80, George Laughs Every Day

March 28, 2018
After immigrating to the United States from Denmark, George Moller worked as a European-trained chef. He lived for years in Chicago, New York, and...

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

March 28, 2018
Heart failure affects nearly 6 million Americans. Roughly 670,000 people are diagnosed with heart failure each year. It’s the leading cause of...