5 Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Posted on January 2, 2020August 2, 2021 Researchers confirm Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for approximately 60 to 80 percent of all dementia cases. People living with this irreversible disorder experience memory loss, confusion and, eventually, the inability to carry out simple... Continue Reading > 3 Tips to Combat Stereotypes About Aging Posted on October 14, 2019June 11, 2021 The World Health Organization describes ageism as the stereotyping and discrimination against people based on age. Every day, older adults are overlooked for employment, misunderstood by younger generations and negatively labeled by the media, which leads to harmful effects on... Continue Reading > When Should You Decide To Choose Hospice? Posted on October 14, 2019June 11, 2020 When the “H” word, hospice, is mentioned, it often brings a lot of feelings and emotions along with it. Initially, they are not always positive. They may catch people off guard and consist of overwhelming feelings of fear, thoughts of... Continue Reading > Three Tips to Improve Medication Communication for Older Adults Posted on October 8, 2019August 12, 2020 October is Talk About Your Medications Month and if you’re like most older adults in America, your morning routine probably starts off with a steaming cup of coffee and a handful of pills. This is also followed up with two... 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 > Posts pagination < 1 2 3 4 5 >
3 Tips to Combat Stereotypes About Aging Posted on October 14, 2019June 11, 2021 The World Health Organization describes ageism as the stereotyping and discrimination against people based on age. Every day, older adults are overlooked for employment, misunderstood by younger generations and negatively labeled by the media, which leads to harmful effects on... Continue Reading > When Should You Decide To Choose Hospice? Posted on October 14, 2019June 11, 2020 When the “H” word, hospice, is mentioned, it often brings a lot of feelings and emotions along with it. Initially, they are not always positive. They may catch people off guard and consist of overwhelming feelings of fear, thoughts of... Continue Reading > Three Tips to Improve Medication Communication for Older Adults Posted on October 8, 2019August 12, 2020 October is Talk About Your Medications Month and if you’re like most older adults in America, your morning routine probably starts off with a steaming cup of coffee and a handful of pills. This is also followed up with two... 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 > Posts pagination < 1 2 3 4 5 >
When Should You Decide To Choose Hospice? Posted on October 14, 2019June 11, 2020 When the “H” word, hospice, is mentioned, it often brings a lot of feelings and emotions along with it. Initially, they are not always positive. They may catch people off guard and consist of overwhelming feelings of fear, thoughts of... Continue Reading > Three Tips to Improve Medication Communication for Older Adults Posted on October 8, 2019August 12, 2020 October is Talk About Your Medications Month and if you’re like most older adults in America, your morning routine probably starts off with a steaming cup of coffee and a handful of pills. This is also followed up with two... 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 > Posts pagination < 1 2 3 4 5 >
Three Tips to Improve Medication Communication for Older Adults Posted on October 8, 2019August 12, 2020 October is Talk About Your Medications Month and if you’re like most older adults in America, your morning routine probably starts off with a steaming cup of coffee and a handful of pills. This is also followed up with two... 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 > Posts pagination < 1 2 3 4 5 >
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 > Posts pagination < 1 2 3 4 5 >
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 > Posts pagination < 1 2 3 4 5 >
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 > Posts pagination < 1 2 3 4 5 >
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 > Posts pagination < 1 2 3 4 5 >
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 > Posts pagination < 1 2 3 4 5 >
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 > Posts pagination < 1 2 3 4 5 >