Aging in place is a realistic possibility with the right strategies. Make some home and lifestyle modifications to ensure you can remain safe and independent. Your golden years will truly shine with just a handful of well-chosen changes.
How far does your courage go before the stress turns to anxiety and frustration? Travel is always stressful, but too much stress can ruin a trip, so know your comfort level and plan accordingly. Let’s be considerate of your mobility while making it the trip of a lifetime.
David Sheehan had to deal with neuropathy in addition to the normal concerns around a knee replacement. He had a week in an outpatient facility and then on to X10. Three weeks from surgery nearly full range of motion and back to his life.
The idea that Medicare helps seniors manage their health is simple. Understanding the details of that helpful coverage, however, is not. If you are new to Medicare, the plans, supplements, and coverages can seem like an impossible maze to work through. However, with these helpful resources, you can make better sense of all that Medicare has to offer you.
You want to see it, you want to involve your sense of sense of smell, your sense of hearing, your sense of taste and most importantly you want to feel it emotionally. The Desire to Heal comes from within, but you can bring it out with a little bit of effort.
I had TKR six weeks ago, and used the X10 Knee Machine for 18 days – it’s wonderful! I returned to my office and dental practice exactly three weeks post-op. In thinking about my recovery and those of others I wanted to share a few thoughts that I hope will be helpful.
It’s important to maintain a healthy level of activity—but don’t underestimate the value of relaxation, which helps balance your fitness and relaxation.
Long-form talks from three orthopedic surgeons. .Dr. Kenneth Krumins, Dr. Chris Manseau, and Dr. Robert Dean speak to the members of Knee Group The Villages.
One of the biggest concerns among the aging population is falling, and for good reason. A fall can be the beginning of a decline in your lifestyle. It is also the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in older Americans, according to the NCOA, or National Council On Aging.
Although weight loss may not be easy, the science behind it is fairly simple. When weight loss is needed for joint or knee problems, the process of losing weight is complicated. Knee problems require a whole-body weight-loss plan with emphasis on a restricted-calorie diet, low-impact exercise, and supportive self-care aimed at ensuring proper rest and emotional wellness.