Seniors 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 […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...In 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 […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...You 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, […]
2 Comments. Continue Reading...The 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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