FAQs on Preventing Elderly Falls at Home
Q1: Why is fall prevention important for older adults? A1: Fall prevention is crucial because falls can lead to severe injuries, such as...
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Asmi Khanna
- May 7
- 5 min
Zapping The Tremors Away: A Neural Pacemaker to Treat Disorders Like Parkinson’s & Dystonia
Introduction Once upon a time, in a lab filled with crackling electricity and bubbling potions, Dr. Frankenstein performed his infamous...
Ivy Le
- Apr 14
- 2 min
Palliative Care - Enhancing Quality of Life
Palliative care is a special type of medical support aimed at easing pain and other symptoms linked with serious illnesses. It helps in...
Margaret Ithibu BSN RN
- Apr 3
- 3 min
Stay Steady: Six Essential Tips to Prevent Elderly Falls at Home
Falls among older adults have increased in the past few years. The Centers for Disease Control reports that approximately 36 million...
Callie Tse
- Apr 2
- 2 min
Lessening the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease with music therapy
A different way to treat patients with Parkinson's disease—completely pharmaceutical free! What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s...
Glenel Loring
- Mar 29
- 3 min
The Silent Threat: The Link Between Silent Strokes and Dementia
Dementia, a decline in thought and memory, becomes more common as people age, especially after 65. Cardiovascular diseases, conditions...
Elizabeth Adeolu
- Mar 11
- 3 min
Understanding the Rise in Dementia Diagnoses
Introduction The rate of dementia diagnoses has noticeably increased in recent years (Luo et al., 2023; Tsolaki et al., 2022). The cause...
nimisahota
- Feb 5
- 2 min
Stalled Progress: Exploring the Delay in Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Expansion in Canada
In recent years, the Canadian government has moved for the expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), which was set to be initiated...
Deepali Shrivastava
- Dec 28, 2023
- 4 min
When Should I be Concerned About Memory Loss?
Momentarily forgetting why you walked into a room or struggling to find the right word are common experiences for many people—and they’re...
fleon426
- Dec 22, 2023
- 2 min
Old age and mobility
The importance of mobility in the health and well-being of the elderly cannot be overstated. Maintaining an active and mobile lifestyle,...
Sirisha Emani
- Nov 20, 2023
- 3 min
Understanding Vascular Dementia: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Dementia is a complex condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, impacting not just the person diagnosed but also their...
Heejeung Yoo
- Nov 15, 2023
- 2 min
Palliative Care: They're NOT Giving Up
(https://www.statnews.com/2017/12/14/end-of-life-care-decisions/) What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the term...
Cyndi Ann Magnuson
- Oct 30, 2023
- 2 min
When Is the Right Time for Hospice?
Hospice is a specialized type of care that focuses on providing comfort and support to individuals who have a terminal illness. The aim...
Charlotte Sutherland
- Sep 22, 2023
- 3 min
Navigating the Rhythms of Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition which has a devasting impact on those affected and their family and friends....
Farhan Iqbal
- Aug 18, 2023
- 5 min
How can we care for an aging population?
Why should we help the elderly? Chances are most of us have aging parents or grandparents, or both, and so we have a responsibility as...
Scarlett Taylor
- May 27, 2023
- 2 min
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Find out more!
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