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How do you envision getting older? Do you see yourself surrounded by the love and support of your family? Do you imagine traveling the world now that you’re finally retired? Or do you associate getting older with isolation and melancholy? Global statistics show that roughly 600 million people are currently 60-years of age or older […]
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Chronic pain—it’s the worst kind of pain, because even when it’s not at it’s most intense, it’s still there lingering in the background. While there is no surefire cure for chronic pain, there are ways to manage it to maximize your quality of life. While drugs are one way to curb the pain, there are […]
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Caring for a loved one can be extremely physically and emotionally demanding. However, many caregivers unselfishly give so much of their time tending to the needs of their loved ones and patients that they often neglect their own health and well being, inadvertently leading to exhaustion and health issues in their own lives, as well […]
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Have you looked in the mirror lately? The odd stray grey hair and a few more wrinkles around the eyes are indication that we’re all getting older, and at startling rates. In fact, statistics from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that the senior population in America will reach 83.7 million by the end of 2016…that’s this […]
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June is Aphasia Awareness Month, but many have likely never heard of this progressive and degenerative communication disorder that can affect speech and language, both verbal and written. Aphasia typically results after a brain injury, such as a stroke, head trauma, or tumor, causing brain cell damage to the areas of the brain responsible for speech (left side) and/or communication […]
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