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Understanding Pain: Move More, Hurt Less
While 60% of people over 65 report persistent pain, it doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of aging. This graph offers an interesting perspective and is worth a closer look. The green line shows that age-related changes in the spine increase over time, while the blue line indicates that people seek the most medical
What is Occupational Therapy?
What is Occupational Therapy? A Guide to OT’s Role in Home Care. When I first started practicing occupational therapy in 1986, I never imagined how deeply rewarding it would be to help people regain their independence in their own homes. Over the past 30 years, working in home care has shown me just how much
Choose Optimism: How Your Mindset Shapes Your Health
Is Your Glass Half Empty or Half Full? Your answer might impact how long you live. A growing body of research suggests that an optimistic mindset can improve health and extend lifespan. A 2022 Harvard study found that women with a positive outlook were more likely to live past 90—regardless of race. Wow! This finding
Aging Gracefully: The Key Habits of Super-Agers
What is a Super-Ager? The term “super-ager” was first coined in 2008 by researchers at Northwestern University’s School of Medicine. It describes individuals aged 80 or older who maintain memory skills comparable to those of people 30 years younger. While the brain naturally begins to shrink around age 40, super-agers experience this shrinkage at about
Kneeling After Knee Replacement: Yes, You Can!
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA), commonly known as knee replacement surgery, is often undertaken with the hope of resuming pain-free activities. Kneeling is a frequent goal for many patients, yet 60% to 80% report difficulty or an inability to kneel even 1–2 years after the procedure. There is no evidence that kneeling after knee replacement surgery,
Heart Health Awareness: Recognizing Heart Attack Symptoms in Women
February marks American Heart Month, established in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson to promote awareness of cardiovascular health. Despite decades of progress, heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. This year, the 2025 American Heart Month highlights how heart attack symptoms often differ for
What Do Medication Expiration Dates Really Mean?
Have you ever reached for your trusted headache or cold medicine, only to realize its expired? What exactly does that expiration date mean? In 1979, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began requiring drug manufacturers to include expiration dates on medications. These dates indicate the period during which a medication is expected to retain
Parkinson’s: Move Better, Live Better
Exercise is one of the most beneficial activities for people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), whether newly diagnosed or living with it for years. Research shows that regular physical activity can improve walking, balance, mobility, and cognition, and may even slow disease progression—especially when started early. It’s Never Too Late To Start At Be Active Be