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…
6 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Based on figures from the Alzheimer’s Association, this progressive brain disorder affects more than five million people in America. Generally, the disease impacts those over 65 years old, but signs can emerge early. Adults over 85 have a 50 percent risk, yet roughly five percent of patients experience early on-set symptoms as early as age…
Rehabilitation for Hip Replacement Recovery
Today, hip replacement surgery is a far more common procedure. As such, modern methods require a shorter, oftentimes outpatient stay. About 300,000 hip replacements are performed annually in the US and this number is only expected to increase by 2030. This surgery may be recommended to address osteoarthritis, which does not always respond to non-surgical…
Difficulty Swallowing After a Stroke: Signs of Dysphagia
Following a stroke, patients may experience decreased range of movement, limited mobility, speech difficulties and dysphagia, or trouble swallowing. While dysphagia is often temporary for stroke patients, missing the signs can lead to life-threatening complications. As such, it’s important that family members recognize the warning signs and work with a rehabilitation professional to develop an…