Staying Connected In A Crisis
Especially for vulnerable individuals, staying connected during a crisis is critical to their health. Watch this video to learn what ingredients go into effective outreach when we need it the most. (Video by hms.com)
November’s Letter From Our CEO
As I shared in our September newsletter, resilience is a theme and skill I've been revisiting a lot these days. It's a skill that I, like many of you, learned from those who came
Loss of Memory
It seems like one of the biggest issues regarding the health of older adults is about memory loss. Decades of research have been done in this area and this has been a concern for
October’s Letter From Our CEO
Hello Friends! A year or two ago, none of us would have pictured our lives today. I suspect that in our wildest dreams, we would not have imagined a COVID-19 lock-down and how our lives
National Physical Therapy Month
National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) is a time when there is a raised awareness of physical therapists (PTs), physical therapy assistants (PTAs), and how they may help people with pain management to live healthier
The Best Exercises For Your Bones
Certain types of exercise can increase muscle mass, which in turn enhances strength, muscle control, bal-ance, and coordination. Good balance and coordination can mean the difference between falling—and suffering a fracture—and staying on your feet.
Minding Your Memory
Everyone experiences the occasional "senior moment" as they age. You may misplace everyday items, fail to recall the name of someone you just met, or forget to do something. While these memory slips can be
Alcoholism and Older Adults
Some people are under the notion that alcohol abuse is limited to young adults, but many older adults abuse drugs and particularly alcohol. Younger people are more likely to abuse illicit substances and older
How can you help a loved one suffering from loneliness?
You are worried about your mother. Before the pandemic, you would visit her every week with your young children. They loved playing in her garden and eating homemade cookies together. You would take your mother
Healthy Aging Month
Healthy Aging Month is observed this year in September. The theme of this month is to celebrate it by reinventing yourself. This annual observance focuses on the positive aspects of growing older. The mission