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Home-based rehab for seniors improves quality of life, saves money
Posted on October 28, 2013 by admin in FeaturedSeniors with musculoskeletal disorders, like arthritis or broken bones, who get rehabilitation at home are less likely to need admission to hospital or long-term care homes, say researchers from the University of Waterloo and University of Toronto. The study, published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, also found that older patients who receive physiotherapy and occupational […]
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What is Diabetic Neuropathy?
Posted on November 29, 2009 by admin in FeaturedIn keeping with National Diabetes month, The Aging Suite will be discussing diabetic neuropathy this week. What is Diabetic Neuropathy? Diabetic Neuropathy can occur in all of the body’s organs, impacting the way in which individuals function safely in their homes. This impact can be due to issues such as sensation and vision loss as […]
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Rehabilitation in the Home
Posted on August 30, 2009 by admin in FeaturedYou or your loved one may have suffered an accident or injury that may require OT or PT rehabilitation services. A physician prescribes OT and PT treatment to help their patients get back on their feet after an illness, injury, or decline in functioning. While OT and PT treatment is done in the hospital setting, […]
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The Aging Suite
Posted on August 23, 2009 by admin in FeaturedThe Aging Suite is dedicated to providing older individuals, and their families and caregivers, with tips and tools for aging well at home. Aging Suite embraces the concept of Aging in Place, defined by the National Aging in place Council as the ability to continue to live in one’s home safely, independently, and comfortably, […]
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