Category: Healthy Aging

Healthy Aging

The Importance of Proper Senior Rehabilitation

The goal of any senior rehabilitation program is to help individuals get back to the level of independence to which they are accustomed to following an injury, illness or surgery.

Healthy Aging

The 8 Dimensions of Wellness

Wellness is defined as the quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, especially as the result of a deliberate effort, or an approach to healthcare that emphasizes preventing illness and prolonging life, as opposed to treating diseases.

Healthy Aging

Healthy Eating for a Healthy Brain

Most adults are already well aware of the impact their diets have on their bodies. Eating foods packed with vitamins and nutrients while low in sugars and “bad fats” not only helps you manage your weight, but you’ll maintain the best overall physical health, too.

Healthy Aging

How to Recognize the Signs of Stroke

A stroke occurs when oxygen to the brain is suddenly cut off, and as a result, brain cells become oxygen-deprived and begin to die. A stroke can be caused by a blocked artery, known as ischemic stroke, or the leaking or bursting of a blood vessel, which is a hemorrhagic stroke.