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The Case Read below to see how our LiveWell member overcame the odds leading to a successfully recovering and overall independent life today.  83-year-old gentleman Recovering from triple bypass surgery Previously healthy, but was left in a state of disarray following incidentand surgery Collaborative Effort  Our case study here follows a gentleman who needed to […]

May 16, 2020

Overcome the Odds

Living longer you say… Life expectancy, and the debate of health as a definition has been of great discussion in the United States, and around the world.  Healthcare professionals and legislators are turning to other great nations, such as Japan, and the United Kingdom where individuals are not only living longer, but also living healthier. […]

May 6, 2020

Living Longer You Say?

With the change of current health and safety practices, the safest thing for vulnerable populations is to remain in their homes. That being said, one of the most effective methods for ensuring one ages successfully in their home is the use of an at home exercise program. Free At-Home Exercise Programs Starting on Monday, May […]

April 24, 2020

At Home Exercise Programs

Our case study here provides an example of creating your own future, no matter the cards that have been dealt. Our client, diagnosed with post-polio syndrome, as well as Parkinson’s disease had been discharged from physical therapy when our work began on building functional strength. Although hindered by chronic conditions, this 80-year old gentleman built […]

April 16, 2020

Pushing Beyond the Obstacles

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological and movement disorder that involves the nervous system, which causes impairment in motor function. For many years researchers, exercise physiologists, medical doctors, physical therapists, you name it, have been attempting to understand and help to combat this disease. LSVT BIG , an evidence-based program designed at helping individuals move more […]

April 10, 2020

The Use of LSVT BIG®: Parkinson’s Disease

One can only hope that was read to the tune of Olivia Newton John’s “Physical“. March 24th, 2020, The United States is now a number of days into ‘social distancing’. Citizens are asked to make little contact with others. Families are separated, and senior living communities are on lockdown. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has created a […]

April 1, 2020

Let’s Get Social, Social

Our case study here provides an example of a woman choosing to take a proactive approach towards the future. She has always been an avid exerciser, however her approach was different than what was implemented with the LiveWell team. In previous years of exercise, she used amounted countless of miles running in order to shed […]

March 16, 2020

Women Can Be Strong Too!

With the presidential race in full swing it’s important to address the elephant in the room, healthcare. There is a growing trend that has the power to drastically shift healthcare all together. The biopsychosocial approach within healthcare continues to plant its roots. Today healthcare may be one of the most discussed topics in America. Often […]

March 11, 2020

Healthcare: Biopsychosocial vs. Biomedical

Our case study here exemplifies an example of an individual overcoming, and then choosing to create their own future. Our case study follows a 70- year old gentleman who overcame a number of health complications. There was a point in which, not only himself, but his family was unsure if he would live. He too, […]

February 16, 2020

A New Found Love

Improvements in sleep duration, and sleep quality are directly correlated towards greater quality of life for individuals of all ages. Greater quality sleep leads to greater quality of life, sounds simple, right? A number of discussion topics arise when discussing sleep. How much is needed? How much does it change as one ages? Does everyone […]

February 12, 2020

More Sleep, More Life!