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…
Short-Term Rehab for Wrist Fractures in Older Adults
Wrist fractures are one of most common injuries among the elderly. Conditions like osteoporosis and balance issues increase the risk of fracture for older individuals. Short-term rehabilitation can help patients recover and serve as a preventative measure against future incidents. Background on Fractures Wrist fractures account for roughly one-sixth of all emergency room visits for…
How Do Meniscus Tears Affect the Elderly?
How serious is knee pain? In some cases, general discomfort or stiffness can be relieved with stretching or pain medication but in others, you could be dealing with a meniscus tear. This injury is relatively common among younger adults, who may twist their knee on the playing field and be diagnosed right away. In older…
How Serious Are Broken Bones For the Elderly?
Children and young adults who break a bone often recover quickly. Once casted, the bones heal and the same level of pre-injury function returns, perhaps after physical therapy treatment. On the other hand, broken bones and fractures among the elderly can be life-changing, if not fatal events. Every year, one-third of people over 65 experience…