Alzheimer’s Disease, Part 2
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC “There is nothing more painful than grieving someone who is still living.” Isn’t that the crux of it all? Doesn’t that sum up so much of the heartache? Ultimately, losing connection with the people we love is what Alzheimer’s disease is all about and what makes it […]
What is a Medical Fitness Center?
By Molly Smeltzer, Advocate BroMenn Health & Fitness Center What is a medical fitness center? Perhaps you have never heard of a medical fitness center because they are not on every street corner like a typical gym or health club. Dr. Cary Wing, executive director of the Medical Fitness Association, explains, “By definition, a medical […]
Connection: Our Brains Are Wired For It!
By Greg Skibinski LCPC,CMAT,CSAT, Agape Counseling Ltd. Most people enjoy being around others. If those others happen to be people of like mind, then we often want to be around them even more. It is natural and healthy for us to want to belong and to develop a sense of connection with other people. A […]
The Seven Dimensions of Wellness
Submitted by Westminster Village Resident Services Department The achievement of wellness is an active, lifelong process. It includes becoming aware of each choice we make and committing to making purposeful decisions that help us reach a more balanced and fulfilling life. Years back, “being healthy” meant eating a well-balanced diet and getting plenty of exercise. […]
Shoulder Pain Rotator Cuff Disease
Submitted by McLean County Orthopedics The most movable joint in the body, the shoulder is also one of the most potentially unstable joints. As a result, it is the site of many common problems that cause pain. Damage to the rotator cuff is one of the most common disorders of the shoulder leading to not […]
Contact Dermatitis
Submitted by Doug Leone, MD and Adrienne Schupbach, MD, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Institute Contact dermatitis is a condition in which the skin becomes red, sore, or inflamed after direct contact with a substance. Anyone can get contact dermatitis, but children tend to get it more than adults. Contact dermatitis can be tricky to diagnose because […]
Regenerative Medicine Let the Buyer Beware
By Alexander Germanis Caveat emptor has long been a warning for consumers. Latin for “let the buyer beware,” caveat emptor simply means the buyer is assuming the risk and responsibility for the state of whatever goods they plan on purchasing. In essence, it absolves the seller from any responsibility. When it comes to one’s physical […]
Home Modifications to Improve Safety and Convenience
Submitted by DJ’s Painting and Remodeling Home modifications are changes made to adapt living spaces to meet the needs of older adults so that they can continue to live independently and safely. These modifications may include adding assistive technology or making structural changes to a home. Modifications can range from something as simple as replacing […]
The Diabetes–Osteoporosis Link
Submitted by Elizabeth Madlem, APN, The Bone Health Clinic at Millennium Pain Center Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism, a term that describes the way our bodies chemically change the foods we eat into growth and energy. After we digest food, glucose (sugar) enters the bloodstream, where it is used by the cells for energy. […]
A Personal Trip Through Time
By Krista DeHaai, Life Enrichment Assistant, Meadows at Mercy Creek Henry David Thoreau once wrote, “One must maintain a little bit of summer, even in the middle of winter.” What is it about summer that stirs our souls so deeply and brings to us such a great feeling of contentment? I pondered this question as […]