Understanding Balance Issues In Older Adults
While older adults can experience balance issues after a fall and subsequent injury, the source of most balance problems are related to the inner ear. This can result in a spinning or uneven sensation, even when sitting down. Roughly eight million adults experience a balance disorder. For adults 65 and older, about 25 percent have…
Understanding Osteoporosis Symptoms in the Elderly
Bones form the strong framework holding our bodies together. Although they appear solid on the outside, a look inside reveals spongy tissue that resembles a honeycomb. Our bone tissue regularly renews: Old bone breaks down, while allowing space for new tissue growth. This process moves at a faster pace during youth, slows down in your…
What to Expect From Short-Term Rehab After Joint Replacement
About one million hip and knee joint replacements are performed on older adults each year. While these new joints are successful for roughly 90 percent of patients, the recovery process can be lengthy. For most patients, rehabilitation therapy is recommended to help improve the joint’s mobility, flexibility, strength and address any complications. Short-term rehabilitation can…
How Seniors Benefit from Therapeutic Recreation
At a glance, therapeutic recreation might seem like basic leisure activities for seniors. Yet these activities often benefit the elderly on physical, cognitive, social and emotional levels. If your loved one is currently being treated at a skilled nursing facility or therapeutic recreation has been recommended, here’s what you should know. Basics of Therapeutic Recreation…