Absence of mobility is just one of the most usual disability amongst older Americans, Census Bureau records show. Mobility is vital for independent living as well as making it through the day. Activites such as visiting a medical professional's workplace or shopping can be challenging. Whether you need to walk across a room to the bathroom or cooking area, get out of bed or a chair, or walk through a grocery store, flexibility is vital. Loss of mobility, which is very common among older adults, has profound social, emotional, as well as physical consequences. "If you're unable to get out then [...]

"We find no greater happiness than to make a difference in the lives of our patients, says Geoff Fraser, partner of Clear Choice Health Care in Melbourne FL. It was a special anniversary band. Four diamonds set next to each other commemorating 55 years of marriage. Two months ago, 89-year-old Elvira Pearson lost her ring at Aldi's in Melbourne. "I was looking through the strawberries," says Pearson. She holds up her hand, "But my fingers are so skinny that the ring slipped off my fingers. "The funny thing is, I didn't know I lost the ring until we were heading back [...]

Helen Lamers, Melbourne resident, was leading an active life. Community outings, social gatherings with friends and family kept her well-being. So, when she fell and couldn’t get back up, she was worried and started to pray. “I couldn’t understand what was happening,” says Lamers. When her daughter couldn’t not get her up, she laid on her bathroom floor the entire night. The ambulance was called and Lamers was rushed to the ER. There she was diagnosed with a serious condition called Cauda Equina Syndrome. It’s a rare disorder caused by something that compresses the spinal nerve roots. In Lamer’s case, a [...]

The actions we take are the most basic form of feature. One foot in front of the other, we stroll. For lots of people, walking without discomfort is not an option because of neurological injury, obesity, disease, and also total tension on joints with weight bearing. However suppose you could stay clear of Earth's gravitational field? A journey to the moon, which has simply 20 percent of our planet's gravity, would be a restorative game-changer. So, a 200-pound individual would certainly be the matching of 40 pounds precede. Walking would be much more effortless. Normally, we can not fly to the [...]

If you're one of 92 million American adults that are living with some form of heart problem, you've probably heard your doctor tell you to alter your lifestyle. Lowering high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, and decreasing body weight can be the gold standard of heart-healthy change. Now, experts say, you can include meditation to that list of advice. According to a brand-new evaluation from the American Heart Association (AHA), meditation has the prospective to minimize some threat elements for heart disease. " When you consider the human effect of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, an alternate treatment is an excellent option," [...]

As we age, we understand about our dangers. We take fall prevention classes, join a health club, consume right, and keep active. Doing all the ideal things provides us peace of mind. Regrettably, we take swallowing for granted. says Geoff Fraser, Partner at Clear Choice Health Care in Melbourne FL. Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) affect as much as 15 million people, and can lead to major problems such as dehydration, malnutrition, a greater rate of infection and aspiration pneumonia. Among individuals hospitalized with pneumonia, about 10% are due to aspiration, and it stays among the most typical issues following basic anesthesia occurring [...]

Home is the place where you feel in control and correctly oriented in space and time. It is a safe and secure and foreseeable location. Yet more mishaps take place in our houses than any other location. For people over age 65, house is the most likely location for an injury to take place from a fall. Falling is the single leading reason for house mishaps in older adults. According to AARP, "Approximately one in 4 U.S. homeowners aged 65 years (or older) report falling each year." Twenty percent of those falls result in a serious injury, such as a fracture [...]

" You wouldn't think that chewing on a piece of bread is cause for issue," says Jeff Cleveland, president of Clear Choice Health Care. " But it can be," confesses Cleveland. He says there is a great balance between chewing and breathing. When a neurologic or medical condition hinders the equilibrium between the two, breathing and swallowing can end up being alarmingly out of sync. Parkinson illness, for instance, slows down our motion. Not just are arms and legs included, however the tongue is. Trouble chewing, moving food along, and lastly swallowing can trigger gaging and coughing. Strokes can likewise trigger [...]

For several years, cancer was all about making it through a weak quantity of time. Now with lots of people beating the chances, some rehab programs intend to improve life quality and function for those impacted by this persistent illness. " Because most cancer clients and survivors experience some type of physical defects, it might lead to disability and affect lifestyle," says Jeff Cleveland, president of Clear Choice Health Care." What's more, research shows only five percent of those impacted get a referral for physical, occupational or speech treatment. With too few oncologists and cancer cosmetic surgeons referring clients to rehab, [...]