VNA’s Annual Butterfly Release Honors Loved Ones Posted on September 24, 2019October 9, 2019 Blue skies and sunshine set the scene this year as 250 butterflies were released at the VNA Celebration of Life and Butterfly Release on September 8. Different from past years, the annual event took place at the Butler Fairgrounds, where... Continue Reading > Physical Therapy Helps Lisa Take Back Her Life Posted on June 20, 2019July 28, 2020 Lisa Ramos, staff member and volunteer at Passavant Community, suffered from extreme knee pain related to the actual fusing together of the bones in her knee. While waiting to be approved for a total knee replacement surgery, her doctor recommended... Continue Reading > 4 Tips to Prevent Senior Falls Posted on June 20, 2019June 1, 2021 June is National Safety Month, and one of the best ways to keep seniors free from harm is to educate them about fall prevention. Age is a significant risk factor contributing to falls with the World Health Organization confirming seniors occupy the... Continue Reading > Three Heart-Healthy Tips for Seniors Posted on February 12, 2019August 12, 2020 Cardiovascular disease, or CVD, is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States with the American Heart Association estimating nearly 64 percent of CVD deaths occurring in seniors 75 years and older. To increase awareness about... Continue Reading > Nutrition Nuggets: Five Healthy Eating Goals for the New Year Posted on December 28, 2018August 12, 2020 By: Helenkay Smith, MS, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Passavant Community The new year brings the opportunity for a fresh start, a new beginning and a chance to make changes to our day to day lifestyle. Here are five sensible... Continue Reading > Why Add Water? The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy Posted on October 16, 2018August 10, 2020 Aquatic physical therapy is the use of water in physical therapy for treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, health, wellness and fitness. There are many benefits of aquatic therapy including improved pain, joint motion, strength, circulation swelling, muscle relaxation, balance and functional abilities.... Continue Reading > Simple Ways to Prevent Falls Posted on April 21, 2018July 28, 2020 Falls are a serious health concern with the senior population. Each year, one in three adults aged 65 and older fall. Every 18 seconds, an adult goes to the emergency room due to a fall and falls account for 25%... Continue Reading > Pain Management for Seniors Posted on March 29, 2018July 28, 2020 by: Karen Ostrosky, physical therapist, LIFE Butler County Pain is a signal that your body sends to your mind, alerting you that you need to take action. What makes existing pain worse? Increased disease activity Emotional or physical stress Focusing... Continue Reading > 8 Tips to Help Compensate for Low Vision Posted on January 24, 2018July 28, 2020 There are several eye conditions that can make it difficult to complete daily tasks, including macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Occupational therapists have special training to help people with low vision function better. They can help prevent accidents and... Continue Reading > Oh, My Aching Back! Posted on November 22, 2017July 28, 2020 At any given time, about 25% of people in the United States report having low back pain within the last 3 months. In most cases, low back pain is mild and disappears on its own. However, for some people, back... Continue Reading > Posts pagination < 1 … 30 31 32 33 34 >
Physical Therapy Helps Lisa Take Back Her Life Posted on June 20, 2019July 28, 2020 Lisa Ramos, staff member and volunteer at Passavant Community, suffered from extreme knee pain related to the actual fusing together of the bones in her knee. While waiting to be approved for a total knee replacement surgery, her doctor recommended... Continue Reading > 4 Tips to Prevent Senior Falls Posted on June 20, 2019June 1, 2021 June is National Safety Month, and one of the best ways to keep seniors free from harm is to educate them about fall prevention. Age is a significant risk factor contributing to falls with the World Health Organization confirming seniors occupy the... Continue Reading > Three Heart-Healthy Tips for Seniors Posted on February 12, 2019August 12, 2020 Cardiovascular disease, or CVD, is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States with the American Heart Association estimating nearly 64 percent of CVD deaths occurring in seniors 75 years and older. To increase awareness about... Continue Reading > Nutrition Nuggets: Five Healthy Eating Goals for the New Year Posted on December 28, 2018August 12, 2020 By: Helenkay Smith, MS, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Passavant Community The new year brings the opportunity for a fresh start, a new beginning and a chance to make changes to our day to day lifestyle. Here are five sensible... Continue Reading > Why Add Water? The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy Posted on October 16, 2018August 10, 2020 Aquatic physical therapy is the use of water in physical therapy for treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, health, wellness and fitness. There are many benefits of aquatic therapy including improved pain, joint motion, strength, circulation swelling, muscle relaxation, balance and functional abilities.... Continue Reading > Simple Ways to Prevent Falls Posted on April 21, 2018July 28, 2020 Falls are a serious health concern with the senior population. Each year, one in three adults aged 65 and older fall. Every 18 seconds, an adult goes to the emergency room due to a fall and falls account for 25%... Continue Reading > Pain Management for Seniors Posted on March 29, 2018July 28, 2020 by: Karen Ostrosky, physical therapist, LIFE Butler County Pain is a signal that your body sends to your mind, alerting you that you need to take action. What makes existing pain worse? Increased disease activity Emotional or physical stress Focusing... Continue Reading > 8 Tips to Help Compensate for Low Vision Posted on January 24, 2018July 28, 2020 There are several eye conditions that can make it difficult to complete daily tasks, including macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Occupational therapists have special training to help people with low vision function better. They can help prevent accidents and... Continue Reading > Oh, My Aching Back! Posted on November 22, 2017July 28, 2020 At any given time, about 25% of people in the United States report having low back pain within the last 3 months. In most cases, low back pain is mild and disappears on its own. However, for some people, back... Continue Reading > Posts pagination < 1 … 30 31 32 33 34 >
4 Tips to Prevent Senior Falls Posted on June 20, 2019June 1, 2021 June is National Safety Month, and one of the best ways to keep seniors free from harm is to educate them about fall prevention. Age is a significant risk factor contributing to falls with the World Health Organization confirming seniors occupy the... Continue Reading > Three Heart-Healthy Tips for Seniors Posted on February 12, 2019August 12, 2020 Cardiovascular disease, or CVD, is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States with the American Heart Association estimating nearly 64 percent of CVD deaths occurring in seniors 75 years and older. To increase awareness about... Continue Reading > Nutrition Nuggets: Five Healthy Eating Goals for the New Year Posted on December 28, 2018August 12, 2020 By: Helenkay Smith, MS, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Passavant Community The new year brings the opportunity for a fresh start, a new beginning and a chance to make changes to our day to day lifestyle. Here are five sensible... Continue Reading > Why Add Water? The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy Posted on October 16, 2018August 10, 2020 Aquatic physical therapy is the use of water in physical therapy for treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, health, wellness and fitness. There are many benefits of aquatic therapy including improved pain, joint motion, strength, circulation swelling, muscle relaxation, balance and functional abilities.... Continue Reading > Simple Ways to Prevent Falls Posted on April 21, 2018July 28, 2020 Falls are a serious health concern with the senior population. Each year, one in three adults aged 65 and older fall. Every 18 seconds, an adult goes to the emergency room due to a fall and falls account for 25%... Continue Reading > Pain Management for Seniors Posted on March 29, 2018July 28, 2020 by: Karen Ostrosky, physical therapist, LIFE Butler County Pain is a signal that your body sends to your mind, alerting you that you need to take action. What makes existing pain worse? Increased disease activity Emotional or physical stress Focusing... Continue Reading > 8 Tips to Help Compensate for Low Vision Posted on January 24, 2018July 28, 2020 There are several eye conditions that can make it difficult to complete daily tasks, including macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Occupational therapists have special training to help people with low vision function better. They can help prevent accidents and... Continue Reading > Oh, My Aching Back! Posted on November 22, 2017July 28, 2020 At any given time, about 25% of people in the United States report having low back pain within the last 3 months. In most cases, low back pain is mild and disappears on its own. However, for some people, back... Continue Reading > Posts pagination < 1 … 30 31 32 33 34 >
Three Heart-Healthy Tips for Seniors Posted on February 12, 2019August 12, 2020 Cardiovascular disease, or CVD, is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States with the American Heart Association estimating nearly 64 percent of CVD deaths occurring in seniors 75 years and older. To increase awareness about... Continue Reading > Nutrition Nuggets: Five Healthy Eating Goals for the New Year Posted on December 28, 2018August 12, 2020 By: Helenkay Smith, MS, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Passavant Community The new year brings the opportunity for a fresh start, a new beginning and a chance to make changes to our day to day lifestyle. Here are five sensible... Continue Reading > Why Add Water? The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy Posted on October 16, 2018August 10, 2020 Aquatic physical therapy is the use of water in physical therapy for treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, health, wellness and fitness. There are many benefits of aquatic therapy including improved pain, joint motion, strength, circulation swelling, muscle relaxation, balance and functional abilities.... Continue Reading > Simple Ways to Prevent Falls Posted on April 21, 2018July 28, 2020 Falls are a serious health concern with the senior population. Each year, one in three adults aged 65 and older fall. Every 18 seconds, an adult goes to the emergency room due to a fall and falls account for 25%... Continue Reading > Pain Management for Seniors Posted on March 29, 2018July 28, 2020 by: Karen Ostrosky, physical therapist, LIFE Butler County Pain is a signal that your body sends to your mind, alerting you that you need to take action. What makes existing pain worse? Increased disease activity Emotional or physical stress Focusing... Continue Reading > 8 Tips to Help Compensate for Low Vision Posted on January 24, 2018July 28, 2020 There are several eye conditions that can make it difficult to complete daily tasks, including macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Occupational therapists have special training to help people with low vision function better. They can help prevent accidents and... Continue Reading > Oh, My Aching Back! Posted on November 22, 2017July 28, 2020 At any given time, about 25% of people in the United States report having low back pain within the last 3 months. In most cases, low back pain is mild and disappears on its own. However, for some people, back... Continue Reading > Posts pagination < 1 … 30 31 32 33 34 >
Nutrition Nuggets: Five Healthy Eating Goals for the New Year Posted on December 28, 2018August 12, 2020 By: Helenkay Smith, MS, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Passavant Community The new year brings the opportunity for a fresh start, a new beginning and a chance to make changes to our day to day lifestyle. Here are five sensible... Continue Reading > Why Add Water? The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy Posted on October 16, 2018August 10, 2020 Aquatic physical therapy is the use of water in physical therapy for treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, health, wellness and fitness. There are many benefits of aquatic therapy including improved pain, joint motion, strength, circulation swelling, muscle relaxation, balance and functional abilities.... Continue Reading > Simple Ways to Prevent Falls Posted on April 21, 2018July 28, 2020 Falls are a serious health concern with the senior population. Each year, one in three adults aged 65 and older fall. Every 18 seconds, an adult goes to the emergency room due to a fall and falls account for 25%... Continue Reading > Pain Management for Seniors Posted on March 29, 2018July 28, 2020 by: Karen Ostrosky, physical therapist, LIFE Butler County Pain is a signal that your body sends to your mind, alerting you that you need to take action. What makes existing pain worse? Increased disease activity Emotional or physical stress Focusing... Continue Reading > 8 Tips to Help Compensate for Low Vision Posted on January 24, 2018July 28, 2020 There are several eye conditions that can make it difficult to complete daily tasks, including macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Occupational therapists have special training to help people with low vision function better. They can help prevent accidents and... Continue Reading > Oh, My Aching Back! Posted on November 22, 2017July 28, 2020 At any given time, about 25% of people in the United States report having low back pain within the last 3 months. In most cases, low back pain is mild and disappears on its own. However, for some people, back... Continue Reading > Posts pagination < 1 … 30 31 32 33 34 >
Why Add Water? The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy Posted on October 16, 2018August 10, 2020 Aquatic physical therapy is the use of water in physical therapy for treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, health, wellness and fitness. There are many benefits of aquatic therapy including improved pain, joint motion, strength, circulation swelling, muscle relaxation, balance and functional abilities.... Continue Reading > Simple Ways to Prevent Falls Posted on April 21, 2018July 28, 2020 Falls are a serious health concern with the senior population. Each year, one in three adults aged 65 and older fall. Every 18 seconds, an adult goes to the emergency room due to a fall and falls account for 25%... Continue Reading > Pain Management for Seniors Posted on March 29, 2018July 28, 2020 by: Karen Ostrosky, physical therapist, LIFE Butler County Pain is a signal that your body sends to your mind, alerting you that you need to take action. What makes existing pain worse? Increased disease activity Emotional or physical stress Focusing... Continue Reading > 8 Tips to Help Compensate for Low Vision Posted on January 24, 2018July 28, 2020 There are several eye conditions that can make it difficult to complete daily tasks, including macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Occupational therapists have special training to help people with low vision function better. They can help prevent accidents and... Continue Reading > Oh, My Aching Back! Posted on November 22, 2017July 28, 2020 At any given time, about 25% of people in the United States report having low back pain within the last 3 months. In most cases, low back pain is mild and disappears on its own. However, for some people, back... Continue Reading > Posts pagination < 1 … 30 31 32 33 34 >
Simple Ways to Prevent Falls Posted on April 21, 2018July 28, 2020 Falls are a serious health concern with the senior population. Each year, one in three adults aged 65 and older fall. Every 18 seconds, an adult goes to the emergency room due to a fall and falls account for 25%... Continue Reading > Pain Management for Seniors Posted on March 29, 2018July 28, 2020 by: Karen Ostrosky, physical therapist, LIFE Butler County Pain is a signal that your body sends to your mind, alerting you that you need to take action. What makes existing pain worse? Increased disease activity Emotional or physical stress Focusing... Continue Reading > 8 Tips to Help Compensate for Low Vision Posted on January 24, 2018July 28, 2020 There are several eye conditions that can make it difficult to complete daily tasks, including macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Occupational therapists have special training to help people with low vision function better. They can help prevent accidents and... Continue Reading > Oh, My Aching Back! Posted on November 22, 2017July 28, 2020 At any given time, about 25% of people in the United States report having low back pain within the last 3 months. In most cases, low back pain is mild and disappears on its own. However, for some people, back... Continue Reading > Posts pagination < 1 … 30 31 32 33 34 >
Pain Management for Seniors Posted on March 29, 2018July 28, 2020 by: Karen Ostrosky, physical therapist, LIFE Butler County Pain is a signal that your body sends to your mind, alerting you that you need to take action. What makes existing pain worse? Increased disease activity Emotional or physical stress Focusing... Continue Reading > 8 Tips to Help Compensate for Low Vision Posted on January 24, 2018July 28, 2020 There are several eye conditions that can make it difficult to complete daily tasks, including macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Occupational therapists have special training to help people with low vision function better. They can help prevent accidents and... Continue Reading > Oh, My Aching Back! Posted on November 22, 2017July 28, 2020 At any given time, about 25% of people in the United States report having low back pain within the last 3 months. In most cases, low back pain is mild and disappears on its own. However, for some people, back... Continue Reading > Posts pagination < 1 … 30 31 32 33 34 >
8 Tips to Help Compensate for Low Vision Posted on January 24, 2018July 28, 2020 There are several eye conditions that can make it difficult to complete daily tasks, including macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Occupational therapists have special training to help people with low vision function better. They can help prevent accidents and... Continue Reading > Oh, My Aching Back! Posted on November 22, 2017July 28, 2020 At any given time, about 25% of people in the United States report having low back pain within the last 3 months. In most cases, low back pain is mild and disappears on its own. However, for some people, back... Continue Reading > Posts pagination < 1 … 30 31 32 33 34 >
Oh, My Aching Back! Posted on November 22, 2017July 28, 2020 At any given time, about 25% of people in the United States report having low back pain within the last 3 months. In most cases, low back pain is mild and disappears on its own. However, for some people, back... Continue Reading > Posts pagination < 1 … 30 31 32 33 34 >