Pat Colonna, writer and a senior-housing resident, recently said “Chronological age has little or nothing to do with making the decision to move to senior housing. It’s all about you.” She is absolutely right. Each individual needs to assess his/her own needs and resources before making a move. Preparing ahead is key to making the right move, at the right time, for the right reason.
Courtesy Provost Bariatrics Americans are living longer. We are also growing larger. The reality is that more than one-third of adults 65 and older were found to be obese in 2010, according to the Centers […]
According to the American Heart Association, arrhythmia—also known as an irregular heartbeat — is a common issue that occurs when the heartbeat is chaotic, too slow or too fast due to abnormal electrical impulses. […]
The fully comprehensive spine centers of Minimally Invasive SpineCARE® include a team of highly trained, spine-focused physicians who specialize in minimally invasive spine surgery, pain management, and physical therapy and chiropractic care. A nationally acclaimed center, Minimally Invasive SpineCARE® focuses the practice solely on a high level of patient cared in treating spinal disorders with minimally invasive procedures and in managing acute and chronic pain from back, neck and nerve related conditions of the spine. […]
UTMB Study Suggests Recovery at HOME could Improve Outcomes!
By The Gerontological Society of America, Courtesy Unlimited Care of North Texas, Inc., Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Confirming many patients’ worst fears, a national study has shown that being hospitalized for an acute event, such as a stroke or hip fracture, can lead to long-term institutionalization in a nursing home. Equally alarming, researchers found that direct discharge to a skilled nursing facility—common practice designed to reduce hospital stays—puts patients at “extreme high risk” of needing long-term nursing home care. […]
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