Immobility, or a loss of mobility, is a frightening experience, but much more of a big deal is made about it that really should be. As a nation, we tend to think that immobility is a problem that cannot be solved. It’s seen as something inevitable. However, while mobility problems […]

Mid-stage is when this debilitating disease really begins to affect your loved one's life on a more significant level, and can last anywhere from two years to a decade or longer. While you and your family may have been able to hide the diagnosis from those around you up until […]

Caring for an elderly person with dementia is an undeniably challenging endeavor. Dementia is a progressive condition that slowly chips away at what a person is capable of doing, saying, and remembering. Many elderly people reach a point when they are so mentally and physically limited that their caregivers cease […]

Arguably, brain is the most fascinating of all human organs, considering that everything that's been drastically salubrious or drastically destructive for the quality of human life has originated from someone's brain! Nevertheless, there is much to know about the brain, right from the real truth behind commonly accepted myths to […]

Millions of Americans who are either recovering from an injury or dealing with a chronic illness are being treated with aquatic therapy. Aquatic therapy is similar to traditional physical therapy except that exercises and muscle-building workouts are completed in a pool and not in a gym. Completing such recovery in […]

For many people, tomorrow is always the dream age to be. Children believe life is better when you are a few years older; adults have faith that, when they get their perfect job, life will be perfect; and middle-aged adults cannot wait to retire to experience years of relaxation and […]

Everyone gets old one day. Our bones more brittle, our muscles weaker, our reflexes dull, and our bodies seemingly function outside our control. Incontinence or the involuntary secretion of urine/bowels is one of the most under reported medical conditions in the world. One can understand why someone would not want […]

Arthritis pain is no joke; people who suffer from arthritis experience chronic pain that bothers even when they're asleep. I Just Can't Sleep Enough Sleep deprivation is a common problem with people who suffer from arthritis. They find it tough to go to sleep, thus most of them suffer from […]

There are millions of adults living in the United States who are currently 65 years of age or older. These adults are also known as senior citizens. Many senior citizens prefer an independent way of life because it is how they were raised. However, there are a few sure signs […]