A lumbar radiculopathy is a pinched nerve in the low back. Typically, this causes low back and buttock pain, with pain radiating into one or both legs, which can be associated with numbness and weakness. A common lay term is sciatica. Leg pain can commonly be worse than low back pain. The pain is caused by compression of the nerves as they exit the spine. […]
In a study released by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, it was found that one in 10 adults in the U.S. receive treatment for arthritis pain (over 20 million people!). Osteoarthritis, the most common form of joint disease, is often caused by the degeneration of a joint due to aging, acute or chronic trauma, or certain metabolic conditions. […]
Life is full of choices and that is usually a good thing. Our whole life, we are told to make choices wisely. And to do that, about anything, we need to educate ourselves. The same applies to everyone as we age. Unfortunately, it’s my experience that when people hear the words “senior living” often the first thing that comes to mind is a nursing home. Actually, in “senior living” we have a great deal of choices. And choices help to give people more of a variety, because all people are not the same––not in health or aging. Let’s discuss the various choices available. […]
If you are the designated person given the responsibility to close a relative’s home, this article will give you insight as to the pitfalls and problems. You may be the executor of your mother’s estate or the trustee of her trust that owns the home. At her death or disability requiring she move, you may have to handle the following: […]
Patients who undergo cardiac-bypass or joint-replacement surgery routinely are given specific guidance to the exercises and therapies they will need to return to their everyday activities and to prevent complications or relapse. […]
Facts compiled by the National Association for Home Care & Hospice show that 7.6 million permanently disabled and chronically or terminally ill individuals in the United States receive home care services. Although the majority of home care recipients are over the age of 65 years, many are discharged from hospitals to home care so they can continue to receive the rehabilitative care they need. […]
For the past few years, leaner times have forced many individuals and households to juggle everyday expenses and find various ways to trim the family budget. Everything from cutting out specialty coffee drinks and expensive vacations to buying more economical cars and downsized dwellings have been calculated and discussed at kitchen tables across the country. […]
Valeri Gungor had just moved to Cedar Rapids for her dream job. She seemed to have it all––a loving family, a happy home, and now, a great career. But there was one thing in Val’s life that seemed to hold her back––her weight. […]
Orthopedics is a field of medicine traditionally associated with joints, ligaments, tendons and bones, all connected and interdependent. If one element of the structure is weak or injured, it impacts the others. […]
According to Realty AZ Central co-founder Richard Simon, the listing of top agents is also backed by a $1,000 performance guarantee. In the event anyone experiences a negative outcome from dealing with a “Best of the Best” agent, the company will compensate the buyer accordingly. The 2013 “Best of the Best” agents were selected based on several factors including time in the business, local market knowledge, and a successful track record. […]
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