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Exercising pretty hard for 30 minutes a day is the ‘prescription for life,’ doctors say

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Help Prevent Dementia With a brisk walk

Lifestyle / Physical Therapist

We generally overlook things we consider small or inconsequential in life because what’s big, loud, and dramatic demands our attention and we put the little things aside to focus on the bigger. Walking is one of those things that we put aside. Many times because we don’t really see the point in it. Many consider

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Here Are Four Tips for Taking Care of Caregivers

Tips / Physical Therapist

While few of us choose to become caregivers, many of us are faced with the task if a loved one is diagnosed with a chronic disease. The transition is a strange time for everyone involved, as the nature of the relationship changes for both the caregiver and patient. However, it is all too easy as

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Tip: Successful Aging in Place Means Knowing Your Limits

Age in Place / Physical Therapist

There are several aspects that many over look when they think of successfully aging in place. But they are as important as having a single story home and a medic alert system. The first one is “Being Active”. This doesn’t mean “being busy”. It means having or participating in some form of regular physical activity.

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The Aging Brain: Tips to Help You Keep Your Brain Sharp

News / Physical Therapist

While growing older is inevitable, many of the troubles we associate with aging–including dementia, disability, and an increased dependence on others–are not. The choices we make now can help us to maintain our vitality, a sharp mind, and our independence as we age.Filled with simple, everyday actions we can take to avoid disease, promote vitality,

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Tips for Helping The Person With Dementia In The Bathroom

1 Comment / Tips / Physical Therapist

Dementia Today offers some good advice to caregivers tasked with providing care while in the bathroom. It’s important to remember that the caree is a person and needs to feel comfortable. Along with making the environment friendly, it’s also important to think about what equipment may make the job easier also. Keep in mind that

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