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Achieving Goals Empowers People with Dementia(0)
According to Alzheimer’s Society Research, patients with the early stages of dementia can manage their condition through individual cognitive rehabilitation. Learn more in this article from Long-Term Living.
Overweight Baby Boomers Likely to Increase Demand for Assistive Devices
Obesity is on the rise within the Baby Boomer population, this will cause an increase in the use of assistive devices and become costly for individuals and the healthcare system. Learn more in this article from Long-Term Living.
Fear of Falling and Fall Prevention Programs
Many seniors are fearful of losing their independence as a result of injury caused by a fall. Learn about Fall Prevention Programs in this article from Inside Elder Care.
Could Martial Arts Fall Training be Safe for Persons with Osteoporosis ?
This article from BioMed Central explains a recent study which was conducted to determine if martial arts fall training would be safe and helpful for patients with Osteoporosis.
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- Finding Hope in Both Living and Dying
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- Stroke Recovery
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- How a Stroke Occurs
- Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Help Seniors Keep Disabilities at Bay
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- Honoring the Whole Person
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