People with hip conditions may need more than one treatment plan
The use of clinical observation along with magnetic resonance images (MRI) seems to be the best plan for dealing with people who suffer from hip pain, according to a recent study....
February 13, 2012
Staying active might reduce pain in osteoarthritis patients
People suffering from osteoarthritis tend to have constant pain in their joints, which can limit their physical activity and mobility. However, many believe getting sufferers moving might ac...
February 9, 2012
Brain games help seniors stay sharp
According to a recent study published in the Archives of Neurology, seniors who do puzzles, word searches or other brain stimulating games might have better memory and cognitive function as ...
February 8, 2012
Fire safety for seniors living at home
Aging in place is a desire more seniors have, as they would prefer to remain in the homes they know rather than move into a condo, living facility or even with family members. AARP reports t...
February 8, 2012
Safe stairs can decrease senior falls
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three seniors age 65 and older will experience a fall each year. ...
February 2, 2012
Swimming has huge benefits, few downsides
Exercising has long been found to help people thrive as they reach senior status. According to Florida Today, one form of exercising that may outshine the rest is swimming. ...
February 2, 2012
Cognitive issues may be associated with heart failure
More than 5.8 million Americans suffer from heart failure, the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute reports. In order to help patients deal with their conditions, scientists continue to w...
February 1, 2012
Seniors work out with Presidential Challenge guidelines
With one in three seniors age 65 and older predicted to fall annually, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, finding new ways to keep them fall-free is crucial....
January 30, 2012
Accompanying elderly loved ones to doctor can improve care
A new study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that caregivers who accompany their senior loved ones to their doctor appointments can impro...
January 24, 2012
Senior woman suffers broken hip after robbery
An 83-year-old Perth, Australia, woman was recently attacked while walking in a parking lot near her home, The Courier reports....
January 24, 2012
