Why the First Few Weeks After Hospital Discharge Matter for Elders Mobility
Leaving the hospital can feel like a major relief for an older adult and their family. After days or weeks of medical treatment, returning home can feel like getting life…
Leaving the hospital can feel like a major relief for an older adult and their family. After days or weeks of medical treatment, returning home can feel like getting life…
Technology is becoming a bigger part of everyday healthcare, and senior rehabilitation is no exception. For older adults, new technology can make it easier to monitor movement, stay connected with…
When an older loved one begins Physical or Occupational Therapy, the therapist is only one part of the rehabilitation journey. For many seniors, family members are there between therapy…
Most people think about Physical Therapy after something happens. A fall. An injury. A surgery. A hospitalization. But what if rehabilitation could also play a role before a major problem…
A good night's sleep can affect almost everything an older adult does the following day. Energy, concentration, mood, motivation, and the ability to participate in normal activities can all be…
When an older adult learns that surgery is ahead, most of the attention naturally goes toward what happens afterward. How long will recovery take? When can they walk normally again?…
Why Foot Strength Matters as We Age Every step requires the feet to support and move the body. The muscles in the feet help maintain stability, control movement, and assist…
For many older adults, stairs can gradually become one of the most challenging parts of everyday life. A staircase that once seemed completely ordinary may suddenly feel intimidating. Getting from…
Why Elders May Have Trouble Getting Up From a Chair and How Physical Therapy Can Help Getting up from a chair is something most people do dozens of times without…
Parkinson's disease doesn't always announce itself with an obvious tremor or major change in movement. In many cases, the earliest signs can be subtle. A person may notice that one…