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Small Changes, Big Results: How to Make Healthy Habits That Last
The coming new year brings a sense of renewal and the urge to make New Year’s Resolutions. However, you might be more like me—I swore years ago never to make another resolution because, well, I don’t keep them! How many people do you know who actually keep their New Year’s Resolutions? There is hope though,
Diabetic Neuropathy: New Research Offers Hope
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of diabetes caused by long-term high blood sugar levels, leading to nerve damage. It typically affects the hands and feet, causing tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness. These sensory changes, especially in the feet, increase the risk of falls. While there is no cure, treatment focuses on managing
Life’s Greatest Lessons: What I Would Tell My Younger Self
My work brings me into the lives of people who have lived long and full lives. Spending time with them is like holding a book of wisdom in my hands, each page filled with lessons learned, challenges faced, and joys embraced. Recently, I asked a simple question: “What would you tell your younger self?” The
Incontinence and Aging: Tips for Getting Out with Confidence
If you are struggling with incontinence and aging, there are practical and effective ways to manage this condition, helping you maintain your independence and quality of life. This blog will explore some of those solutions, empowering you to take control of your health with confidence. Urinary Incontinence Affects Both Women and Men Urinary incontinence is
The Wisdom of Hindsight
This blog is a journey through reflections on my life, offering the wisdom of hindsight and the ongoing pursuit of personal growth, no matter your age. Reflecting on an 88 year old body and what I wish I had known and acted on sooner, leads to thinking about an 88 year old life. With
Understanding Dementia: A Guide to Its Different Types
Understanding dementia in its different forms is crucial for early diagnosis and care. The CDC reports that 4.0% of adults age 65 and older reported a dementia diagnosis. The percentage of adults with a dementia diagnosis increases with age, from 1.7% for those ages 65–74, 5.7% for those ages 75–84, and 13.1% for those age
Prehabilitation: How Physical Therapy Prepares You for a Faster Recovery
What is Prehabilitation? Prehabilitation, often called “prehab,” is a proactive approach to surgery preparation that involves physical and mental conditioning before undergoing a surgical procedure. The goal is to enhance your body’s ability to recover more quickly and effectively after surgery. The healthier and stronger you go into your surgery, the fewer complications, the faster
Menopause Matters: Spotlight on Genitourinary Health
Most women know that menopause is the stage in a woman’s life when menstrual periods cease. By definition, a woman is considered menopausal (or technically, “postmenopausal”) when there is no menstrual bleeding for 12 consecutive months. This can also happen immediately after surgery to remove both ovaries for various reasons, known as surgical menopause. The